Jessica Lewis

Panelist

Jessica Lewis is a Black author of many genres. She has a degree in English Literature and Animal Science (the veterinarian plan did not work out). She began her publishing career in horror (Bad Witch Burning, a Bram Stoker Nominee for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel, and Monstrous) and now writes fluffy YA rom-coms (Nav’s Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love and Hallie's Rules for a Recovering Romantic). Jessica is from Alabama, where she writes full time and lives with her way-funnier-than-her grandmother.

8:30PM - 10PM EDT

Friday July 10th

Ask the Expert Roundtable: Animals in Fiction (LIVE)

LIVE VIA DISCORD AUDIO - Join authors and animal experts Jessica Lewis and Keshe Chow in an informal discussion and Q&A about how we write about animals in fiction, the roles animals play, and how Jessica and Keshe's professional backgrounds are reflected in the books they write. (Moderator: Elle Zi Dong)

2:30PM - 4:00PM EDT

Sunday July 12th

Healthy Agent-Author Relationships

Finding an agent is tough, and so can ensuring they're the right agent for you. This panel discusses what pitfalls and warning signs to watch for before signing with an agent, as well as what a healthy working relationship looks like. (Moderator: Carmeline Melchior)