Sci-Fi Stories are Human Stories (with Jill Tew)

In this episode, we interview author Jill Tew about how she got into writing dystopian romance and middle-grade stories. Jill shares how her love of sci-fi and nerdy Black kids and discusses her new climate-justice dystopian romance, An Ocean Apart, centered on wealthy elites escaping environmental collapse on luxurious sea ships while land communities suffer.  00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:36 Jill Tew Origin Story 01:16 From Corporate to Divergent 02:37 Middle Grade Breakthrough 03:49 Representation in Dystopia 04:47 Ocean Apart Climate Plot 07:22 Social Justice in Sci Fi 10:28 Staying Grounded as Writer 12:52 Upcoming Books and Headspace 15:19 What Jill Is Reading 16:32 Community Impact Advice 17:59 Where to Find Jill Closing 18:49 Podcast Sign Off Jill’s Books An Ocean Apart Rayana Johnson's Giant Leap Kaya Morgan's Crowning Achievement The Dividing Sky Other Books Mentioned The Genie Game by Jordan Ifueko Where to find Jill jilltew.com Instagram Threads TikTok Thank you for being part of the Liberation is Lit podcast! If you have stories to share, want to suggest topics, or just want to connect, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @liberationislit or visit our website at liberationislit.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review! Remember, your voice matters, and together, through the lens of stories, we're making a difference in the world.