We’re back! MG, YA, and Adult author Jamar J. Perry comes on to discuss his upcoming CAMERON BATTLE AND THE LEGEND OF CHIDANI. We’re also talking switching agents, why we choose speculative fiction, and writing authentic queer narratives for a middle grade audience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blacklight6/support

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CAMERON BATTLE & THE LEGEND OF CHIDANI with Jamar J. Perry

Ryan Douglass talks about and reads from his poetry collection, BOY IN JEOPARDY. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blacklight6/support

Boy in Jeopardy

SFF writer Lachelle comes on to talk Midnight Sun, Reylo, and unhealthy relationships in media aimed at young people. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blacklight6/support

Midnight...Run? On Questionable Power Dynamics in Books for Young People (with Lachelle)

SFF writer Anthony Isom Jr. comes on to discuss the difference between sex-positive and sex-conversant narratives, and how to write both in healthy, realistic ways.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blacklight6/support

How to Write Sex-Positive Narratives (with Anthony Isom Jr.)

Terry J. Benton comes on to talk about taking risks in your writing, and the risks that publishing has to take to invest in quality work.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blacklight6/support

How to Take Risks (with Terry Benton)

Pheolyn Allen discusses hegemonic negotiation, the importance of owning your story, and exploitation of queer Black identity in publishing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blacklight6/support

How Publishing Exploits Queer Black Identity (with Pheolyn Allen)

On our fourth episode, Julian Winters comes on to discuss his journey to publication, the pros and cons of publishing with a smaller press, his upcoming release THE SUMMER OF EVERYTHING, and the importance of lifting up other authors in the book community. 

Community Building with Julian Winters

In our third episode, Kacen Callender comes on to talk their new release King and the Dragonflies, their upcoming Felix Ever After, and what it's like to be both an author and editor working within in the industry. 

Behind the Scenes with Kacen Callender

In our second episode, author Terry J. Benton comes on to discuss taking risks, getting an agent, and a potential revival for the new adult genre. 

Taking Risks with Terry J. Benton

Finn...No? How Publishing Exploits Queer Black Identity with Pheolyn Allen

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