In conversation with Julian K. Jarboe about their debut collection, 'Everyone on the Moon is Essential Personnel'
In this episode, Julian K. Jarboe expands on what they mean by "mid-apocalyptic," a term used to describe their collection and what role do writers of speculative fiction play in a world that is turning increasingly dystopian. We then examine the scope of SFF and how one can explore issues of real world, such as climate crisis in their fiction. Julian ends with comments on queer and trans representation in SFF.
About the Guest:
Julian K. Jarboe is a writer and artist from Massachusetts. They write short fiction, poetry, games, and stage plays, and their visual art typically incorporates text and audio. Everyone on the Moon is Essential Personnel their debut collection of short stories was awarded the 2021 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror.
This series is hosted by Yoshita Srivastava, literature collective associate at Belongg. She believes inclusive representation is essential for a better future — empathy being key in dismantling prejudice. She is interested in exploring intersections of gender, sexuality, identity and culture studies, and has previously worked at media and social sector organizations.