2017 was the start of the #metoo movement and 2018 brought the Time’s Up campaign. In 2019, the discussion continues, must continue. While progress is slowly being made, we need to remain active in creating change.
A large part of my conversation with Ashley and Leslie Saunders was about women in media and how we don’t just need to be at the table, we also need to speak up. They are doing their part by writing strong female characters in a genre that isn’t well known for smart, capable women.
Lamar Giles is a part of the non-profit We Need Diverse Books, and a major part of his author’s journey was overcoming the lack of diversity in publishing. He’s participated in the creation of several anthologies which bring readers multiple diverse stories.
I hope these author interviews inspire you to step up in making sure the literary industry grows and changes with the times.
Happy Reading,
Gillian St. Clair
Editor-In-Chief
