Harsh opinion, but if someone says “I like/read classics” with no additional clarification, I don’t trust them in terms of actually knowing what kinds of books they like. The more they insist that “classics” are “superior,” the more that trust diminishes. And it’s not even really because of the pretension that tends to haunt those… Continue reading I Don’t Think Some Classics Readers Actually Like Books
In the real world, when it comes to language about queer identities, we often find ourselves in a bit scuffle with pre-conceived linguistic notions. What’s the actual difference between pan and bi? What are the different ways non-binary identities (genderfluid, genderqueer, agender) interact with each other? What about the micro-labels that pepper the asexual spectrum?… Continue reading Creating a Queernorm Fantasy Setting: The Language Around Attraction
I made a decision very very early in honing my writing as a craft. I was never going to center a story around what someone of a certain gender could or couldn’t do.You’re not going to read a story from me about a young girl who has to pretend to be a boy to join… Continue reading Creating a Queernorm Fantasy Setting: Exploring True Gender Equity
Something that came to me, in a study of biology, was how much more interesting a fantasy setting would be if some of the sapient peoples in the world I was creating didn’t adhere to the typical reproductive binary. From this thought process came how I ended up writing hermaphroditic goblins and a whole planet… Continue reading Creating a Queernorm Fantasy Setting: Genetic Restructuring
Check the end for promos, free books, and special sales. The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens and OurselvesDr. Arik KershenbaumNon-fiction Biology, 2020 From Storygraph: "Using his own expert understanding of life on Earth and Darwin's theory of evolution - which applies throughout the universe - Cambridge zoologist Dr.… Continue reading May Reads and Reviews
Fanfiction is defined, at its core, is a piece of new work created by the fan of an existing work that borrows characters, settings, and other elements to craft a new narrative. A retelling is defined, at its core, is a piece of new work created by the fan of an existing work that borrows… Continue reading Some of Y’all Just Don’t Want to Admit You Actually Like Fanfiction
Check the end for promos, free books, and special sales. Sweet VengeanceViano OniomohErotic Horror, 2023 After being raped and brutally assaulted Joy seeks out the help of the demon Malachi to help her get revenge and ultimate kill her rapist. She wants to do the deed herself, but needs Malachi’s help to enact her plan… Continue reading April Reads and Reviews
This past weekend (the last Saturday of April) was Indie Bookstore Day. My usual indie bookstore was actually closed, however, their day dedicated to working the Texas Teen Book Festival. They moved their celebrations, instead, to Sunday. So, instead, I took to two stores that I had never been to before. One was newly opened,… Continue reading I Don’t Understand How Bookstores Work
There are a few authors and series in the science fiction and fantasy community that are, ostensibly, considered essential reads. But not every person is going to like any given book, even if it is a staple. Yet people still sit down to read them, not generally knowing how they’ll feel in the end.This leads… Continue reading But I WANT to Like It
A large chunk of my book marketing information, lately, comes in the form of one of the big social media sites. BookTok, BookStagram, BookTube here and there. So it’s hard for me to gauge whether this problem persists in other places where books are talked about. I imagine it does, as I see its ramifications… Continue reading Why Do We Actually Need Romantasy?
