Fans of Fiction. Purveyors of Dodgy Writing Advice.
#ownvoices was started by Corinne Duyvis in 2015, as a way to uplift authors from marginalized groups who are writing about characters that share some of their experiences. Duyvis' goal was to help make these books - and these communities - more visible.
If you'd like to read more of Duyvis' thoughts on #ownvoices, check out her FAQ here
Books and Media We Talked About
Harry Potter by JK Rowling
Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein
Brandon Sanderson
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
If you would like a first chapter critique, check out our submission guidelines here
About our Guest
Stacy is a founding member of the CBC Diversity Committee, and publishes at Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low.
Stacy first started Tu Books with a focus on sci-fi/fantasy, but since getting picked up by Lee and Low, she has published books in nearly every genre, aiming to add diversity to young adult and middle grade literature.
