Literary taboo. Stars in the shadows. Qi & The WCCS on The Brooklyn Book Festival.

Queer indie and The WCCS have joined forces for the second year running to bring you a virtual show for the Brooklyn Book Festival. It will be an interactive, live-streamed panel regarding the use of story as a tool to illuminate the invisible. Topics will include narrative explorations of death and grief, literary treatments of trauma and tragedy, writing as reflection, and approaches to diversity. <br /><br />This is a free, virtual event that will feature Queer Indie (Qi), the Writing Community Chat Show (WCCS), and additional indie authors.<br /><br />PANELISTS<br />Dr. Mario Dell’Olio, TT Banks, Ash Knight, A.C. Merkel, Halo Scot, Christopher Aggett, Ross Young, Anya Pavelle.<br /><br />QUEER INDIE BIO<br />Founded in Spring 2020, Queer Indie is a writers’ alliance established to promote queer and ally lit. Qi includes the full spectrum of authors across all genres and identities. Their mission is to create a diverse, inclusive, supportive community of radical acceptance. Every book has a home. Write the rainbow. Founding members include Dr. Mario Dell’Olio, TT Banks, Ash Knight, A.C. Merkel, and Halo Scot. Further information can be found on QueerIndie.com.<br /><br />THE WRITING COMMUNITY CHAT SHOW BIO<br />Also founded in Spring 2020, the Writing Community Chat Show is a podcast designed to promote and give back to the #WritingCommunity on Twitter. WCCS interviews indie authors as well as established authors,<br />professionals, and celebrities. They have an international fan base with over 35K views. Christopher Aggett hosts. Further information can be found on TheWritingCommunityChatShow.com.<br /><br />The Writing Community Chat Show has had the pleasure of speaking with many notable guests, including authors, directors, and producers. Episodes have featured Samantha Shannon, Ian Rankin, Adele Parks,<br />Sarah Pinborough, and Caroline Kepnes.