Presentation Title: A Man with 1000 Kids: The Complexity of Genetic Sexual Attraction in Reunion Relationships

Bio: Emma Stevens aka Linda Pevac is the author of two memoirs, “The Gathering Place” and “A Fire is Coming.” Her adoption journey began with being relinquishment as an infant and adopted by a mom, dad, and an adoptive brother who had also been adopted two and a half years prior. It’s only in hindsight that Emma has been able to see how her entire life has been colored and altered by being an adoptee. In her first memoir, The Gathering Place, she shares of a magical place she’s created where healing, comfort, and repair take place for the younger parts of herself who never felt safe, seen, heard, or understood. This past March, Emma was named as an Independent Author Award winner in Tucson’s 2024 Festival of Books. Her second book, A Fire is Coming, was just named as a Finalist in the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards.