The Muse & the Marketplace 2016

How do we write fiction that captures specific cultural experiences without giving in to stereotypes and branding? How do we explore the authenticity of a culture without falling into the trap of being an “ethnic” or ghettoized writer? In this session, three authors whose books successfully straddle different cultures and/or identities will explore the many ways to balance writing on the hyphen. You will walk away with ideas on how to address ethnicity and "difference" in your own work, and how to position yourself as a writer of authenticity, not just ethnicity.