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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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Sick, Sad World
It’s been a month since the Pulse massacre. I haven’t been right since. Well, to be honest, I haven’t been right all year. Or even since last summer. If I’m going to be technical about it, it goes back well … Continue reading
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
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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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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!
Likely heroes: Brave, my book, and my kid
A bit late on weighing in on the buzz from a couple of weeks ago re: Disney’s makeover of Merida. Short version: gross. Slightly longer version: It’s really making me question whether I want to take my kid to any … Continue reading