Join writers Elvin James Mensah and Jack Parlett for a vibrant conversation celebrating queer joy, intimacy, romance, and the richness of gay culture in storytelling. This panel explores how LGBTQ+ writers craft narratives that centre love, desire, and connection — without compromise. From the playful to the profound, Elvin and Jack will share insights into their creative processes, the cultural influences that shape their work, and the importance of writing queer stories that affirm and uplift. Expect warmth, laughter, and honest reflections on what it means to write — and live — queer love.
About the authors
Elvin James Mensah is a British-Ghanaian writer born and raised in South East London.
He received his Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism from Bournemouth University, where he began writing his first novel. When not writing about blackness and queerness, he can be found voraciously explaining either the interconnectivity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to his long-suffering friends, or the everlasting cultural impact of the Spice Girls. His other hobbies include drinking copious amounts of Capri Sun and re-reading Donna Tartt and Hanya Yanigihara novels.
