Join us for the launch of the Nothing Without Us anthology! Meet the authors, get your book signed, win some fabulous door prizes, and eat a bite at a great spot two doors down from Can-Con, come back in time for the Auroras!
We are the heroes, not the sidekicks.
“Can you recommend fiction that has main characters who are like us?” This is a question we who are disabled, Deaf, neurodiverse, Spoonie, and/or who manage mental illness ask way too often. Typically, we’re faced with stories about us crafted by people who really don’t get us. We’re turned into pathetic, tragic souls; we merely exist to inspire the abled main characters to thrive; or even worse, we’re to overcome “what’s wrong with us” and be cured.
Nothing Without Us combines both realistic and speculative fiction, starring protagonists who are written “by us and for us.” From hospital halls to jungle villages, from within the fantastical plane to deep into outer space, our heroes take us on a journey, make us think, and prompt us to cheer them on.
These are bold tales, told in our voices, which are important for everyone to experience.
Watch a trailer for the book:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7HLM6Vk0Ec ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: Please note that the elevator to access the second floor where this event is held is not readily obvious when you walk into the 3 Brewers Pub. Both an employee of the 3 Brewers and a Renaissance volunteer will be posted between the door and the bottom of the stairs ready to escort you through the elevator and to the launch site. Please note that the restrooms on site are accessible, but gendered. A Renaissance volunteer will be available near the washrooms to escort anyone who should wish to have a buddy for whatever reason. The menu will feature vegan and gluten-free options. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SCENT-FREE EVENT.
