S. Morgan Burbank
S. Morgan Burbank (they/them) is a writer whose works focus on the topics of mental health, sexuality, love, and relationships, told through the lens of varying genres. Their debut novel, Kotov Syndrome, was the 2021 Queer Indie Awards winner for Best Dystopian Novel, while its much awaited sequel, Woodpusher, released in January 2024. They also write visual novels under M. J. La Motte.
5:30PM - 7:00PM EDT
Friday July 11th
Balancing Humor and Tragedy
Laughs and Sadness. Life has both in abundance---especially lately. And since art imitates life, it's good to have a mix of both in the stories you write. But how can you best balance these two opposing emotions? This panel tackles how best to handle this tightrope walk for maximum effectiveness