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Refill the Topics Bucket
Hey all… It’s that time again. :) Our topics bucket has run dry, so let us know what you wanna talk about at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/qsfdiscussions/ Please note FOR WRITERS:, FOR READERS:, or FOR BOTH:, and a short paragraph about your proposed topic. Please put one topic per comment to make it easier for us to harvest them. :) This can be about particular genres, or character development, or TV shows and films, or representation, or just about anything else in the speculative fiction universe. Go!
FOR WRITERS: Writing a More Hopeful Future
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Jana Denardo: I was raised on Star Trek with a happier view of the future than the current trend toward dystopias has. I was wondering why, in so many SF (especially) and fantasy pieces we continue to recreate the homophobic barriers we see in real life instead of showcasing the idea of rising above them? (With the understanding of course, there are topics the author wants to tackle within the framework of spec fic). I’d broaden this out a bit to also include writing a vision of a future in general brighter … Read more
FOR READERS: A Queer Surprise
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Jennifer Lavoie: Have you ever picked up a random “mainstream” spec fic book to read and found surprise queer characters? What books were a delightful surprise? 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: Writer Self Care
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Christine Wright: I noticed a few writers saying that depression/ anxiety really effecting writing recently, what are some self care actions are you taking and what has helped to reawaken the writing spirit? Maybe speak also of what impact that ‘creators carrying on through trying times’ has on society. Join the chat
Rabid Reader Recommendations — R3 Wednesdays!
WELCOME to Rabid Reader Recommendations, or R3 WEDNESDAYS! We host this discussion the first Wednesday of every month; it’s a great opportunity to recommend and discuss works you have enjoyed in queer speculative fiction. For April R3, the theme is: Enemies to Lovers! (Two people who start out on opposite sides of the fence, but find themselves in love. Ramona and Juliet, or something.) HOW IT WORKS: The works have to be QUILTBAG Speculative Fiction. They have to be related to the theme. This is a reader discussion. Don’t recommend your own works–get someone to do it for you! Please … Read more
