#Tommy Stevens

[topcat77]

Tim Johnson & Tommy Stevens

Tjapangati

[michelleplayswithfire]

<3 <3 <3

[moonpascal]

self insert x canon will always hold a special place in my heart

[sl-newsie]

Um… yeah

[flightlessangelwings]

Since we’re in Latino heritage month now I want to bring something up again that’s worth talking about when it comes to reader insert fic:

Can we as writers please be aware that latine people are present in fandom and not make the assumption that the reader does not speak Spanish?

Especially when writing for Latino characters, latine people look to them for representation and it feels very exclusionary to assume the reader doesn’t know Spanish. Latine representation is hugely important for us. Actors like Pedro Pascal, Oscar Isaac, Diego Luna, Gabriel Luna, and more are so important for that representation and they all understand that importance. With the lack of latine and poc characters, it’s always very meaningful when we are represented. And it’s very hurtful that people can assume that their audience is only white.

Some ways to work around and be inclusive: You could use italics to indicate Spanish, say “you didn’t hear” instead of “you didn’t understand” so that way it’s more open to interpretation, provide an immediate translation in or out of the context and let readers decide for themselves if they understood it or not. Very simple things make a huge difference in inclusivity and don’t change your story at all!

And another note too: please be respectful when writing Latino characters and actively work to avoid getting into fetishization territory. Be aware of harmful tropes and stereotypes that exist while writing Latino characters. I.e. the Latin lover trope, the whole papi thing, “spicy Latino” etc. The characters aren’t real but the impact it can have does affect real people and it can make latine people uncomfortable to see it in fic.

Remember that inclusivity is a kindness and people of all walks of life read fics to let’s work to make everyone feel welcome and loved and seen in our reader insert fic!

[doubletalkingmaeve]

“My child is completely fine” your child wants to get their back blown by a 60+ year old man with a former addiction problem

[rottingbite]

“McDonald's!”

[borgialucrezia]

"i'm clean, man. the dragon's fucking gone. thanks to you. fucking thanks to you."

peaky blinders — 6x06 created by steven knight

[justarocknrollclownxd]

rockstar pics that are my mental support

[crueca1ne]

i love sweaty hot old men

[xo-myloves]

guys I need an answer 💋🖤

[maximura]

[michelleplayswithfire]

[nikkisvfx]

when they look like a lana del rey song 😫

[duahauuoplanh]

Thomas and his pain they let you pass through but they wouldn't' let me pass!

[eroticlamb]

Snaps of groupie Rita Rae Roxx posing with some rockstars, circa 1980s ♡