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FOR WRITERS & READERS: Religion in Queer Spec Fic

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FOR WRITERS/READERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Brad Townsend: I think it would be cool to have a discussion about religion in fantasy and sci-fi. In my circle of LBGT friends, religion, especially Christianity, is a no no topic. I pull heavily from it in my own book and I know it costs me readers – even though it’s got a strong dose of Norse Mythology mixed it and bears no resemblance to reality lol. In fantasy worlds, fantasy religions are often common and magical (like AD&D and other FRP games) and seem safe because (usually) they aren’t based … Read more

FOR READERS: Loving the Animals

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Amy Mills: What are your favorite uses of non-anthropomorphic animals in spec fic (and no, we’re NOT talking bestiality)? 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: Bi Visibility

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: What are your favorite bi characters in speculative fiction? 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: Favorite Queer Spec Fic Manga/Anime

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Kari trenten: What queer or spec fic manga/anime TV or book series did you truly love? What yaoi/yuri spec fic books are your faves? Which webcomics or graphic novels get you going? This is a legacy chat. 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: Fave Fanfic Tropes

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Tracy Timmons-Gray: Fanfic has a lot of tropes (coffeeshop AU, soul mates, etc.) Do you have a fave? Bonus points for spec fic tropes! 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: Comfort Reads

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Tracy Timmons: What are your queer spec-fic “comfort reads”? The books or authors you go back to again and again when you need a little happy? 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