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

Boy in Jeopardy

Jun 29th, 2020 14m 11s

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

MIDNIGHT...RUN? On Power Dynamics in Books for Young People (with Lachelle)

May 25th, 2020 22m 4s

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

SEX POSITIVITY (with Anthony Isom Jr.)

May 4th, 2020 20m 48s

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackligh

TAKING NECESSARY RISKS (with Terry Benton)

May 1st, 2020 31m 47s

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blacklight6/support

PUBLISHING'S EXPLOIT OF QUEER BLACK IDENTITY (with Pheolyn Allen)

May 1st, 2020 31m 33s

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

THE SUMMER OF EVERYTHING (with Julian Winters)

Feb 24th, 2020 29m 59s

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...--- Support thi

FELIX EVER AFTER (with Kacen Callender)

Feb 10th, 2020 21m 56s

YA, MG, and Adult author and editor 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.--- Support