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Was Louisa May Alcott a Trans man?

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Louisa May Alcott: the name may as well be a synonym for “woman.” Her novel Little Women is a beloved, foundational text for girls the world over. An instant hit upon publication in 1868, the book has never gone out of print in the intervening 154 years. Countless women say that Little Women taught them how to be a woman, opening their eyes to the many paths their lives could take. And yet, Alcott longed to be a man. “Always believing she should have been born a boy,” writes John Matteson, in Eden’s Outcasts, his Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Alcott, … Read more

NEW RELEASE/GIVEAWAY: Toxic – Rick Reed

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QSFer Rick Reed has a new gay horror book out: Toxic. And there’s a giveaway! Connor Ryman thought he had it all—a successful career as a mystery novelist, a condo with stunning views of Seattle’s Lake Union, a supportive and long-term partner, Steve, and a loving daughter, Miranda, who was following in her father’s creative footsteps. It all went bad when Steve left the family suddenly. Jilted and heartbroken, Connor begins to search for love online. So long off the market, he enlists his daughter’s help in crafting a dating profile. His prayers are answered when Trey Goodall, smart and … Read more

FOR WRITERS: Let’s Hear It For the WIP

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: One of the tools I’ve been using lately for later drafts is to use a text-reading app to listen to my work. It takes me outside of it, and helps me catch typos, duplicate words and iissues with the flow. Do you do the same? If so, how does it help you and what app do you use? Writers: This is a writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the … Read more

FOR READERS & WRITERS: Vividly Memorable Moments

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: Is there a moment in a book you read/wrote which stands out for you with especial vividness? Why? Writers: This is a reader/writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS: My New Fave

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: Who’s your latest new favorite queer spec fic author and why? Share a link to their book. 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: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

The Little Mermaid Was A ‘Love Letter’ to the Author’s Male Crush

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As you know, Disney’s 1989 animated film The Little Mermaid is being made into a live-action movie. And while some white fans are upset that the titular heroine will be played by black R&B singer Halle Bailey, many others overlook the story’s interesting gay origins. When Danish author Hans Christian Andersen wrote “The Little Mermaid” as a short fairy tale in 1837, he did so as a way to illustrate his failed attempt to woo a heterosexual man named Edvard Collin. Many biographers say that Andersen, who was attracted to both men and women, long pined for Collin even though … Read more

FOR READERS: Authors Are Nice

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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! Join the chat

FOR READERS: Meet the Author

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Elizabeth Noble: Do you make an effort to ‘meet’ authors and interact with them on social media? Do you like to attend cons where authors will be roaming around in person? 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: OMG, I Got a Table at a Con. Now What?

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FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Erik Schubach: Many of us authors have set up signings with local venues like book stores, where all the purchasing is done through the store as they consign your books, or major chains who oder boos in for the occasion. But not many of us have had the occasion to have a table or booth as convocations such as gay pride festivals or comicons. We think “Eh… it can’t be that different can it? I’m a badass, eclair eating platypus at the signings.” Yes… yes it can be that different. It is … Read more