What Does #OwnVoices Mean for Authors and Readers? — Guest: Bran L. Ayres

Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author :

Part of the push to encourage diverse storytelling is a movement called #OwnVoices. “Own voices” books are a subset of diverse books that include some type of first-hand experience.

#OwnVoices authors share a diverse, minority, or marginalized trait with their protagonist. While depictions of all types of characters are valuable for expanding choices for readers, many want to read and support authors who provide an authentic perspective, s...