Annie McCann

Speaker

Annie McCann is an Indonesian-Australian emcee and author, from Western Sydney. The author of multiple published short stories and founder of multiple literary networks, Annie is passionate about diversity and representation in books, media and pop culture and works tirelessly to 'bridge the gap' in the creative space. On her limited days off, Annie is either jamming to Michael Jackson's greatest hits or cheering on her NRL Football team, Parramatta Eels. My Harimau King is her debut novel.

2:30PM - 4:00PM EDT

Saturday July 11th

Fantasy as Social Commentary

Fiction has always been a medium through which authors can explore real-world issues through the filter of fantastical people and places. From escapism to political parallels, tune in to Fantasy as Social Commentary to learn how to write it effectively and why it's important. (Moderator: Jesse Pohlman)

10:00AM - 11:30AM EDT

Sunday July 12th

Representation Matters: Bridging Creative Gaps

Representing marginalized communities in your writing without relying on harmful tropes or stereotypes is a crucial skill to develop. Join our panelists as they give tips on learning from lived experiences and ensuring positive and accurate representation. (Moderator: Hien Nguyen)