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Saturday, October 19 • 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Writing and Resistance

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We’re inundated today with political news and commentary, and many creators today seem to feed that directly into their work, from the subtle messaging about race and politics in Brooklyn Nine-Nine or the direct, oppositional commentary in The Good Fight. How important are creators as political or social commentators – should we even be part of it? Does a work need to balance overt commentary with being entertaining and engaging, or can it just be the former? And is creative work becoming too infused with political commentary?
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Millie Ho

Millie Ho’s short stories and poems appear in The Book of Witches, Lightspeed Magazine, Nightmare Magazine, Fireside Magazine, and others. She was a finalist for the Ignyte and Rhysling Awards. Find her at millieho.net.

Panelists
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Charlie Jane Anders

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Charlie Jane Anders is the author of the forthcoming Victories Greater Than Death, the first book in a young adult trilogy. Plus an upcoming short story collection, Even Greater Mistakes. And a collection of essays about how to make up stories during tough times, called Never Say You Can't Survive. With Annalee Newitz, she co-hosts the Hugo Award-winning podc... Read More →
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Craig DiLouie

Craig DiLouie is a Canadian author of sci-fi/fantasy, horror, and thriller fiction. His most recent novel, OUR WAR, was published by Orbit in August 2019.
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Kevin Hearne

Kevin Hearne is the New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Druid Chronicles, the Seven Kennings trilogy, and co-author of the Tales of Pell. He lives near Ottawa with his family, paints miniatures, plays with dogs, and attempts to take pictures of birds.
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Elsa Sjunneson

Attendee
Hugo, BFA and Aurora award winning editor Elsa Sjunneson is a Deafblind hurricane in a vintage dress. Her written work has appeared in CNN Opinion, Uncanny Magazine, Women of Marvel #1, and many other projects and venues. Being Seen, her debut memoir on media and disability releases... Read More →

Saturday October 19, 2019 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Salon E - 60 seats
  Literary, Panel

Attendees (45)