2021 PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Our panel discussions will be be pre-recorded and viewable via links on this page and the event page starting the week of October 4th.
Adaptations We Love (Or Don't)
A Panel Discussion Moderated by Author, Book Blogger & The Write Women Book Fest Outreach Coordinator Cardyn Brooks
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PANELISTS
Author Karen Janowsky, Author Saeida Rouass, Author Cecilia Tan, and Author & the Vice President of the Prince George's County Chapter of Maryland Writers' Association LP Kersey.
Bridgerton, Outlander, Big Little Lies, Little Fires Everywhere, The Handmaid's Tale, Dune… Which series and movies adapted from books do we love—or not, and why?
Inclusion: projecting ethnic diversity and LGBTQUIA+ representation onto Caucasian- and hetero-centric source material pros and cons.
What have you read that you'd enjoy seeing adapted for the screen? How would you adapt your own work, and which actors would you cast?
Share you thoughts on adaptations by using #TWWBF2021Adapt and share your favorite and least favorite adaptations. What is your most anticipated upcoming adaptations? Do an Instagram story and tag us @thewritewomenbookfest so we can share it!
A Panel Discussion Moderated by Author, Book Blogger & The Write Women Book Fest Outreach Coordinator Cardyn Brooks
VIEW THE PANEL DISCUSSION ON YOUTUBE
PANELISTS
Author Karen Janowsky, Author Saeida Rouass, Author Cecilia Tan, and Author & the Vice President of the Prince George's County Chapter of Maryland Writers' Association LP Kersey.
Bridgerton, Outlander, Big Little Lies, Little Fires Everywhere, The Handmaid's Tale, Dune… Which series and movies adapted from books do we love—or not, and why?
Inclusion: projecting ethnic diversity and LGBTQUIA+ representation onto Caucasian- and hetero-centric source material pros and cons.
What have you read that you'd enjoy seeing adapted for the screen? How would you adapt your own work, and which actors would you cast?
Share you thoughts on adaptations by using #TWWBF2021Adapt and share your favorite and least favorite adaptations. What is your most anticipated upcoming adaptations? Do an Instagram story and tag us @thewritewomenbookfest so we can share it!
Fat Representation in Fiction
A Panel Discussion Moderated by Author & The Write Women Book Fest Founder Heather Brooks
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PANELISTS
Author Leora Gonzales, Author Molly O'Hare, Author Aidy Award, and Fat Girls in Fiction Founder Mary Warren
Will curvy romance and plus size aliens always be a niche, or will fat women ever be as represented in fiction as they are in the population? What are some of the problems that fat representation in fiction face? Are people reading stories about fat women? Do fat readers need to escape into another world where they don't have to be fat? Do fat authors choose to write average size or thin characters because they worry it won't sell, or maybe they need to escape too? How do you find good covers for books with fat main characters?
We will explore as much as we can in an hour!
A Panel Discussion Moderated by Author & The Write Women Book Fest Founder Heather Brooks
VISIT THE PANEL DISCUSSION ON YOUTUBE
PANELISTS
Author Leora Gonzales, Author Molly O'Hare, Author Aidy Award, and Fat Girls in Fiction Founder Mary Warren
Will curvy romance and plus size aliens always be a niche, or will fat women ever be as represented in fiction as they are in the population? What are some of the problems that fat representation in fiction face? Are people reading stories about fat women? Do fat readers need to escape into another world where they don't have to be fat? Do fat authors choose to write average size or thin characters because they worry it won't sell, or maybe they need to escape too? How do you find good covers for books with fat main characters?
We will explore as much as we can in an hour!
Women of Color in Love
A panel discussion moderated by The Write Women Book Fest Participating Author Eden Appiah-Kubi.
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PANELISTS
Author Thien-Kim Lam, Author Camille Baker, and Author Maan Gabriel.
This panel features four debut authors talking about modern love, representation, identity, and the love stories that inspired their writing. Please join them for this lightly moderated virtual chat. Visit their profiles in the online shop for social media (please follow and interact).
A panel discussion moderated by The Write Women Book Fest Participating Author Eden Appiah-Kubi.
VIEW THE PANEL DISCUSSION ON YOUTUBE
PANELISTS
Author Thien-Kim Lam, Author Camille Baker, and Author Maan Gabriel.
This panel features four debut authors talking about modern love, representation, identity, and the love stories that inspired their writing. Please join them for this lightly moderated virtual chat. Visit their profiles in the online shop for social media (please follow and interact).
