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FOR READERS: Crossing Streams

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Aidee Ladnier: Do you enjoy crossover between scifi and paranormal/fantasy, or do you like to keep your tech and magic separate? 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: I Like ‘Em Regular

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Nathan Smith: How (if at all) does the output of an author play into your readership? Like, an author who releases a book every couple of years or so vs authors who release something every other month – does that factor at all into your reading habits, or your expectations? 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: Did I Read the Same Book?

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Ryane Chatman: Have you ever liked/disliked a book, and then casually looked through the reviews and wondered if you read the same book as everyone else? 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: It’s All in The Characterization

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Isabeau Vollhardt: How important are the characters to what you read? Do you consider them equally important to the plot, or are you willing to endure an undeveloped, unsympathetic, flat character because you’re looking for the action to move fast? 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: Your Favorite Intersex Characters

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: We focus a lot on the gay and lesbian sides of queer speculative fiction. But how about intersex characters? Spec fic provides a fertile playground to explore all kinds of identities, and intersex characters are no exception. Sometimes they are done really well, and sometimes… Let’s focus on the good portrayals. What are your favorite speculative fiction stories with intersex characters? 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