FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Angel Martinez: How many vamps does it take to screw in a light bulb – or what non-serious paranormal moments have you enjoyed? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Tam Ames: If you’ve had any close encounters with authors, tell us of one “author behaving beautifully” to you or to fans that you observed. Name and fame here. Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! This is a legacy chat. Join the chat
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Christine Wright: Do you prefer a writer to stick with terms you can easily identify with or new terms for alien/fantasy items, government systems, titles etc. Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! This is a legacy chat. Join the chat
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Tracy Timmons-Gray: Since we need more books including characters with different abilities (mental and physical), what disabilities would you like to see a Main Character have/represent in a story? What would you like to see most? And what are some examples of this, done well? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer John Marshall: Magical realism. When we include magic in our paranormal settings, do we look to the real word or do we seek something totally original? If we do choose to use real world cultural traditions, how can we both indulge in poetic licence but also be sensitive to the history of white authors sensationalizing non-western cultures in negative ways. Join the chat This is a legacy chat.
