FOR WRITERS: Defining Diversity
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: As an author, you probably see requests all the time for “diversity” in fiction. But what does diversity mean to you? … Read more
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TV: Buffy’s Lesbian Witch Says reboot Could Be Really Diverse
Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Amber Benson has thrown her weight behind the planned reboot, saying she would like to see the story told in a “diverse world”. It was reported in 2018 … Read more
FOR READERS: Reading Diversity
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Ryane Chatman: As a reader what do you do to increase your reading diversity? Author wise and character wise? Writers: This is … Read more
FOR READERS: Reading Diversity
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Ryane Chatman: As a reader what do you do to increase your reading diversity? Author wise and character wise? Writers: This is … Read more
ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: The Hands We’re Given, by O.E. Tearmann
O.E. Tearmann has a new MM (trans) hard sci fi/cyberpunk tale out, book one in their “Aces High, Jokers Wild” series: “The Hands We’re Given.” Aidan Headly never wanted to … Read more
FOR WRITERS: Writing Other Identities
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Lex Chase: There’s a whole rainbow of character types and identities to choose from. If you only write gay or lesbian characters, … Read more
FOR WRITERS/READERS: Fighting Sexism and Racism
FOR WRITERS/READERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Anastasia Vitsky: Many proponents of sci-fi point to acceptance of “difference” as why it’s a great genre. However, protagonists of sci tend … Read more
FOR READERS: Underrepresentation
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Amy Leibowitz Mitchell: Are there people or subject matter you think are underrepresented in queer speculative fiction? Writers: This is a reader … Read more
ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Cleaning House, by Jeanne G’Fellers
Jeanne G’Fellers has a new trans-non binary fantasy book out: Centenary Rhodes is an old soul with a well-traveled name, but she doesn’t know this yet. Growing up in southern … Read more
FOR READERS: Gourmet or Gourmand?
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Angel Martinez: Gourmet or gourmand? Do you read very specific things and refuse to venture far afield, or are you an “if … Read more