Panel Discussion – Neurodivergent Authors on Writing, Identity, and Visibility, 7/10/26, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET

A multi-talented editor, media tie-in writer, and author of popular science fiction, fantasy, and young adult (YA) novels. Jennifer’s novels Never Let Me Sleep and The Last Days of Salton Academy were nominated for the prestigious Bram Stoker Award, and her two YA novels won Scribe Awards. Her editing work has also earned nominations for several awards, and her short fiction has appeared in numerous publications worldwide. https://jenniferbrozek.com/

Author of the bestselling fantasy novel The Book Eaters and the just-released The Girl with a Thousand Faces. Sunyi, a resident of northern England, is also one of the founders of the Hugo-nominated Publishing Rodeo Podcast. https://www.sunyidean.com/

Critically acclaimed author of science fiction novels, including Dead Mall and Ever The Hero, as well as numerous works of short fiction that have appeared in popular magazines and publications. Darby is also the creator of the One Hour Short Story Workshop, a presentation featured at several major cons. https://darbyharn.com/

Prolific writer of popular picture books and novels for children. Sally was awarded the ALA Schneider Family Award for her book The Fire, The Water and Maudie McGinn and the Dolly Gray Award for The Someday Birds. Sally also runs the website A Novel Mind, a comprehensive kidlit resource. https://sallyjpla.com/

Nationally best-selling author of horror-themed novels, including the Bram Stoker Award-nominated The Luminous Dead. Caitlin’s work also includes non-fiction and short story collections and novellas that span the horror, fantasy, and romance genres. https://www.caitlinstarling.com/about

Boston-based educator, writer, and Visiting Scholar at Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Michael’s writings have appeared in the Boston Sunday Globe Magazine, Moment Magazine, the Huffington Post, the Gay and Lesbian Review and other publications.

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