Every year, hundreds of thousands of fans attend comic book and sci-fi conventions all over the nation in search of fellowship with like-minded dreamers who believe there’s more to life than pulling a 9-to-5 shift. Though the ongoing pandemic has made gathering in place impossible this year, that has not stopped Cerece Rennie Murphy from carving out one of the world s first virtual conventions for Black and independent writers.
As an award-winning, bestselling author and sci-fi convention fan herself, Murphy knows how important it is to engage with other writers and enthusiasts. That’s why she has created Virtuous Con: Black History Month, a virtual con where Black and Brown creators will exhibit their works and interact with fans while social distancing.