Season 7, Episode 1: Sabbatical Scrolls and Intersections of Inequality
One of Jaime’s stops during her sabbatical was Lorne Bair Rare Books in Alexandria, VA.
Welcome to Season Seven of Swerve South Podcast! In this inaugural episode, Jaime Harker and Theresa Starkey unravel a captivating discussion about the revolutionary impact of online communities on the publishing industry. They also touch upon the crucial topic of bypassing traditional gatekeepers and its implications on the literary ecosystem. But the conversation doesn't end there; listen as Jaime and Theresa delve into the Sarah Isom Center's initiatives, highlighting the challenges in addressing inequality from diverse perspectives.
SHOW NOTES:
Jaime shares a teaser of her Fall 2023 class, Studies in Modern and Contemporary Literature: Queer 21st Century Book Publishing, and her current book project focusing on the influential role of internet communities.
An integral discussion on the Sarah Isom Center's theme for the year: Intersections of Inequality. Jaime and Theresa spotlight the recent overturning of Roe vs. Wade and the surge in book bans, emphasizing their relevance to the theme.
A special mention of the call for submissions to the 2024 Isom Student Gender Conference. Be sure to participate!
EXTRA LINKS & MATERIALS:
On the Isom Center’s 2023-2024 School Year:
The 2023-2024 Isom Report
Isom Student Gender Conference
Sarahfest
On Fanfiction and the Digital Revolution of Publishing:
What Fan Fiction Teaches That the Classroom Doesn’t
Interview with Becky Chambers – From self-publishing to winning a Hugo
Professor and author of THE DARK FANTASTIC Ebony Elizabeth Thomas speaks to Victoria Stapleton