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Ryan Douglass

A podcast discussing Black LGBTQIAP+ representation in literature and beyond.

Episodes

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

    20/08/2020

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

    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.

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

    25/05/2020

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

    SFF writer Lachelle comes on to talk Midnight Sun, Reylo, and unhealthy relationships in media aimed at young people.

    22 min
  3. SEX POSITIVITY (with Anthony Isom Jr.)

    04/05/2020

    SEX POSITIVITY (with Anthony Isom Jr.)

    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.

    21 min

  4. 01/05/2020

    TAKING NECESSARY RISKS (with Terry Benton)

    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.

    32 min

  5. 01/05/2020

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

    Pheolyn Allen discusses hegemonic negotiation, the importance of owning your story, and exploitation of queer Black identity in publishing.

    32 min
  6. THE SUMMER OF EVERYTHING (with Julian Winters)

    24/02/2020

    THE SUMMER OF EVERYTHING (with Julian Winters)

    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...

    30 min
  7. FELIX EVER AFTER (with Kacen Callender)

    10/02/2020

    FELIX EVER AFTER (with Kacen Callender)

    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.

    22 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

A podcast discussing Black LGBTQIAP+ representation in literature and beyond.

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan Douglass
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Douglass
  • Show Website
    Blacklight