Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest Podcast
Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest Podcast
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Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest podcast is hosted by authors Jael Richardson and Hudson Lin. Guided by Richardson and Lin’s inquisitive natures, love of books, and publishing expertise, Into the FOLD is a conversational dive deep into the history and current state of published storytelling in Canada.
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The podcast delves into themes surrounding literary diversity, publishing dynamics, and author advocacy, with episodes focusing on significant books such as '21 Thing You May Not Know About the Indian Act' which addresses Indigenous relations and 'A Mind Spread Out on the Ground' which tackles personal narratives and cultural identity.
Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest podcast is hosted by authors Jael Richardson and Hudson Lin. Guided by Richardson and Lin’s inquisitive natures, love of books, and publishing expertise, Into the FOLD is a conversational dive deep into the history and current state of published storytelling in Canada.
Jael and Lin pit literary festivals against book conventions, with this episode's guest, Melissa Saavedra, founder of Steamy Lit Con. We talk about the difference between literary festivals and book conventions, some of the challenges we face as organizers, and what lessons we can learn from each other.
About Melissa SaavedraMelissa Saavedra (she/her) is the founder of Steamy Lit, a romance literary collective dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices and celebrating self-love through storytelling. Melissa launched Steamy Lit in 2021 with the debut of The Steam Box, a romance book subscription box that has since gained a loyal following for its commitment to inclusivity and sexual empowerment. When she’s not curating must-read romances or running her bookstore, Melissa can be found enjoying tequila on the beach or spending time with her beloved dogs. (https://www.steamylit.com/about)
Jael, Lin, and Melissa's Top 3 Tips for Organizing Book Events:
- Think of the reader experience, and draw from book con or lit fest models as appropriate.
- Treat the authors with respect and care.
- Don't just create events to fill time, craft an experience for everyone in attendance.
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