Join Lois Shearing and Vaneet Mehta, co-editors of It Ain't Over Til The Bisexual Speaks: An Anthology of Bisexual Voices, talk with some authors of the anthology on their pieces, the importance of intersectionality, how to cultivate a community and more! They will also be talking about the ins and outs of writing, editing and publishing! You can even buy a copy and get it signed!
Lois Shearing is a bi activist, freelance journalist and writer based in London. They are the founder of the Bisexual Survivors Network and are the founder of the #DoBetterBiUs campaign, which aims to challenge biphobia. Their writing on bisexuality has been published by The Independent, The Advocate, DIVA magazine, Gay Star News, INTO, and Openly. Bi The Way is their first book.
Vaneet Mehta (He/Him) is an Indian bisexual man born and raised in Southall, West London. He is a software engineer, writer and public speaker and the founder of #BisexualMenExist, which went viral in 2020. He has appeared on numerous panels and delivered talks to various companies. He has written for Men's Health, Stonewall, GMFA, Metro UK, OutLife and Unicorn Magazine and his work has been published in The Bi-ble: New Testimonials, The Ampersand Project and The Sex Agenda. His first book, Bisexual Men Exist, is shortlisted for a Lammy Award.
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