What happens when authors find themselves as public figures? How does someone navigate expectations, pressure, symbolism and responsibility that they did not choose? How is this healing and harm?
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\nA Panel Discussion with
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\nAMBER DAWN
\nJES SACHSE
\nKAI CHENG THOM
\nMONA MOUSA
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\n$5 or FREE with a Naked Heart Festival Pass
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