Flights of Foundry 2021 Appearances

This weekend I have several events coming up at Flights of Foundry! Here’s what I’ll be up to:

Saturday

Kaffeeklatsch with Elsa Sjunneson (1:30pm PT)

Inclusion in Publishing Panel (4:00pm PT)

Panelists: Julia Rios, Elsa Sjunneson, Arley Sorg, and Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki; sponsored by Constelación

A panel of writers and editors will discuss different avenues of inclusivity in publishing, including accessibility and sensitivity to issues of race, gender and sexuality, and class. We'll also discuss the obstacles non-western authors face in getting published and celebrated in an industry that is weighted heavily towards the US and UK. This panel will discuss both problems and potential solutions, including ways publishers both large and small can strive to be more inclusive.

Sunday

The Personal Essay for Fiction Writers (5:00pm PT)

You're used to telling stories, right? But when it comes time to promote your book, people aren't always looking for fiction. Sometimes they want the story of how you came to write it, or the story of what inspired you. Telling a non-fiction story is just as much an art form, and with this class you'll have the tools to craft your own memories into short essays just like your novels and short stories.