D. R. Perry
Panelist
Biography
D.R. Perry lives in New England, where all her books are set. Although she’s not a native Rhode Islander, once up north she got so inspired she couldn’t leave. A wild Northern Muse attacked. D.R. used Typing; it was Super Effective. D.R. writes all kinds of things. Mostly, they have strange and unusual elements. Not isotopes of Strontium, but speculative fiction; stories that ask “what if?” People seem to like her books. in 2017, A Change In Crime earned a shortlist nomination for Alternate History in the Dragon Awards and a nomination for the McGrath House Indie Author Award in the Historical Fiction category. She lives with her husband, daughter, and dog in the Ocean State, which is not an island and not Long Island. D.R. knows that her home state has both things, but isn’t defined by them. It reminds her that she’s also more than the sum of her parts.
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Representation Matters
Crowne Plaza Warwick Bristol B RoomRepresentation in literature refers to the portrayal and inclusion of diverse characters, experiences, identities, and perspectives within the written work. It involves creating a reflection of the real world and acknowledging the richness and complexity of human existence. What challenges do authors face when trying to represent diverse characters and experiences in their writing? What […]