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GCLS has organized a Regional Event in the New York/New Jersey area. Join us in Jersey City, NJ on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 9am to 6pm for panels, book sales, and author signings. We have collaborated with Hudson Pride Center to host this event at the Hudson County Community College in their Student Center located at 81 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ.
We want everyone who attends the regional event to feel safe. Therefore, we ask that all attendees follow any health mandates that are in place in the state of NJ at the time of the event.
REGISTRATION
The event is free of charge but we always encourage you to make a donation if you can afford it. Event capacity is set to approximately 100 people and registration is first come, first serve.
EVENT SCHEDULE
PANELS DESCRIPTIONS
Panel 1: What gets you inspired?
Every writer, no matter who they are and how many books or stories they've published, has trouble feeling the vibe at some time or another. Authors will talk about their writing routines and the ways they get themselves into the zone when ideas and words are elusive. The panel will share their tricks to writing deeply, emotionally, and consistently.
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Panelists
Kate Castle, Leigh Hays, Miranda MacLeod, Kate Rounds, Anne Shade
Moderator
Ann Aptaker
Panel 2: What it's like to self-publish
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Writers are drawn to self-publishing for different reasons. Some want to have control of their process, others don't want to query, still others don't want to share the income, and the list goes on. Self-published authors talk about why they decided to self-publish and what they've learned along the way.
Panelists
Rachel Lacey, Erica Lee, TB Markinson, Susan X Meagher, Jamey Moody,
Moderator
​Panel 3: Supporting diversity in sapphic literature one conversation at a time
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Diversity in the world of sapphic literature is a hot topic, yet it's one of the hardest things to talk about. Whether it's being afraid of saying the wrong thing, exposing our lack of understanding, or being tired of feeling uncomfortable, unless we're talking to people who are exactly like us, we find ourselves self-conscious about having real conversations about diversity. Let's talk about it.
Panelists
Kay Acker, Felice Cohen, Max Ellendale, Anne Shade, Tagan Shepard
Moderator
Karen Rappaport
Panel 4: The expectations vs the realities of being a writer
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Book signings and raking in the royalty checks aren't the only things it takes to be a writer. First, there is, of course, the actual writing. Second, there is more writing. And third, yes, even more writing. But there is even more to it than that. Listen to writers tell their stories of how they discovered that there is more to writing than they may have expected.
Panelists
Nan Campbell, Cade Haddock Strong, Kat Jackson, Morgan Lee Miller, Aurora Rey
Moderator
Panel 5: I write what I want! Give it up for Multi-genre writers!
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Some people find it difficult to write in one genre, let alone multiple. How do the writers who cross the genre line do it? Why do the panelists choose to write in more than one genre? What are the benefits and the risks? Is there anything they would do differently if they were just starting? We'll find out by talking to some of them today.
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Panelists
Maggie Cummings, KC Luck, Catherine Maiorisi, Rita Potter, Lydia Stryk
Moderator
Panel 6: Where are my readers?
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On the surface, sapphic writers have it made. Their readers are among the most voracious of the reading community. They're intense, they're loyal, and they're always asking for more. But just like any reader, they like what they like and they don't read just anything. How do writers connect with the readers they write for? This interactive discussion between authors and the audience will hopefully bring some insight into this question.
Panelists
Ann Aptaker, Louise McBain, Cheri Ritz, Cindy Rizzo, M. Ullrich
Moderator
Kate Castle
SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
Would you like to support GCLS? A nonprofit organization supporting an international community of readers, writers, publishers, editors, audiobook narrators, and fans devoted to increasing the diversity, accessibility, quality, and visibility of sapphic and women-loving-women literature.
Help us promote sapphic literature and authors. We are offering different levels of sponsorships:
SILVER SPONSOR
Gold Level - $500
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Your logo will be in our social media promotions of our regional event.
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Your logo will be on the printed schedule handed out at the event
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Your logo will be featured on our event page on our website
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Your name will be mentioned in the welcome words from GCLS during the event
Silver Level - $250
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Your logo will be in our social media promotions of our regional event.
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Your logo will be on the printed schedule handed out at the event
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Your logo will be featured on our event page on our website
Bronze Level - $100
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Your logo will be in our social media promotions of our regional event.
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Your logo will be on the printed schedule handed out at the event
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HAVE QUESTIONS?
Any questions? Please contact christel.cogneau@goldencrown.org