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Character flaws
I’m planning to see Doctor Strange tomorrow, and am looking forward to it, as I do for all of the MCU stuff. There are, however, some problematic aspects of it (as there are with pretty much anything that gets mainstream … Continue reading
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Tagged doctor strange, whitewashing, writing
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Tesserae
Realized I forgot to post about my new book here! Tesserae is my third novel, and the first of a two-part story (the sequel will be released later this year.) Basic gist, if you don’t want to read the back-cover … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fiction, Geekery, LGBTQ, Publishing, Writing
Tagged bisexual, books, fiction, gay romance, lgbt, novels, sci-fi romance, sff, writing
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Diversity and the perception of “normal”
Diversity in YA creator Malinda Lo is currently doing a great blog series on how reviewers often betray underlying biases when reviewing books about characters from marginalized groups. Highly recommended read. The topic is also a big jumping-off point for … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Diversity, publishing, writing
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Authenticity policing
Have read a couple of things in the past few days that made me start thinking about “authenticity” when it comes to drawing characters who aren’t members of the dominant power group. First up was a great photo project featuring the huge … Continue reading
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Hard copies look great!
Much as I love my Kindle, and being able to carry several pounds worth of books around with me, I must admit, seeing my own stuff in dead-tree versions does kinda tickle me. My inner library-haunting kid is squirming with glee. … Continue reading
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Tagged books, fantasy, harper, publishing, writing, YA
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Indie author, whatever that means
Contrary to something I posted just last summer, I decided to skip the sturm und drang of finding an agent and/or traditional publisher and go indie for my first two books. Now that it’s done? I couldn’t be happier. I … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Diversity, indie, lgbt, publishing, writing
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Harper is live!
Earlier than expected, too. Woop! Please welcome my second novel, Harper. Back-cover blurb: — The rebirth of the harpies begins with one young man . . . Harper Reed’s post-high-school plans are up in the air. His promising football career … Continue reading
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Tagged biracial, bisexual, books, Diversity, fantasy, inclusiveness, lgbt, publishing, writing, YA
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It’s almost here!
Official cover art is still to come, but here’s a teaser image for my second novel, which should be available soon. Will post links and such when it’s live!
It’s been published!
It took a very long time to get here–more than four years after I started writing it!–but I am proud to announce the release of my debut fantasy novel, Thunderstone, now available at Amazon US in print and Kindle editions, and … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Feminism, Fiction, Geekery, Publishing, Writing
Tagged books, dwarf women, fantasy, female dwarf, Feminism, feminist fantasy novels, lgbt, novel, strong female characters, writing, YA
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