#queer booktube

[waterlilychaser]

y’all know that trope that’s pretty popular in straight romance? the ex boyfriend’s dad? idk i just feel like the marauders fandom is just unhinged and incestuous enough to do something with that… like im thinkin draco malfoy… with james potter…

[problemsofabooknerd]

Discussing 10 books I read this Autumn! Lots of scary stuff, including a new fave, and of course most of what I read features LGBTQIA+ characters. Check it out!

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[dsudis]

My friend is starting a youtube channel reviewing M/M romance, mostly ones available via Kindle Unlimited! Check them out if that's a thing you want to see! The first couple of reviews they've done so far are both kinky M/M(/M/M) romances, but they'll be covering lots of different genres!

[dayscapism]

So... all queer and supportive readers should know Brandon Sanderson, a pretty rich author, regularly tithes to the Mormon Church (or LdS idk), who are very anti-LGBTQ+ and actively fund anti-LGBTQ+ policies and initiatives. And no one seems to care in the book community, which is so odd!

From his january 2023 statement (I think is the latest update on his LGBTQ+ views), he's trying to somehow fight the beast from within. But you can't reform an institution with a base built so strongly on discrimination like the Mormon Church (I'm not surprised he thinks like this given how insidiously anti-revolution his books are). That's not how this works. He sounds like he's trying to save face, like all this is a PR stunt. And maybe it isn't, maybe he's genuine but... Idk. It's been 17 years since his famous public anti-gay marriage statement. 17!! And he's changed so little in 17 years?? What a bunch of tepid bullshit. (Yeah he's older now and was probably raised conservative, but I was raised like that too. It isn't an excuse after 17 years!)

I'm glad he's changed somewhat and become more accepting, for the sake of queer people in his real life at least, I'm ok if queer people still enjoy his books and find his recent representation enough. But I don't think personal, private acceptance and the little representation he has now included in his books is enough when his money is still going towards said church via tithing/taxes. He's trying to stay neutral, keeping his fame, his queer fans, his public good face, but also his place in the Church, his binary essentialism and morals intact. You can't have it all, Sando! You can practice your faith separate from the institution if it really means that much to you. That's what someone brave would do. And I know you can't force someone to leave their church, but at least take a stronger stance instead of trying to play both sides!

Religious freedom becomes null when your church is actively funding and supporting discriminatory politics. Do not expect queer audiences to support you vocally or by giving you money when you think you can keep a "neutral" stance with your homophobic/racist church in a time when queer lives are being threatened everywhere with legislation and general public hatred, especially in the US, where he's from.

He's such a beloved author and no dares criticize him, but I think we need to address this as an inclusive book community.

(I don't even think his books are that great and a big reason why is because they suffer due to his narrow worldview, a lot).

Sanderson's 2023 statement, for context:

[strawbsstuff]

New Episode this week! We got caught in the Sanderlanch and ended up reading more than planned. On this episode we have Vin’s endless run, see the lord ruler for the first time, Smeveca makes more theories on Allomancy and Feruchemy and Vin fights a Mistborn!

We’d love to talk to more fans of these amazing stories 🍓

[bidotorg]

🎉🌟 Happy Birthday to the one and only Stormy Daniels! 🌈🎂 Not only is she a force to be reckoned with in the world of adult entertainment, but Stormy is also a fierce advocate for LGBT rights and a proud bisexual woman. 🏳️‍🌈

[codexohm]

LIVE NOW:

Episode 2 of #CodexTubus, the weird books BookTube! It’s PRIDE month and that means we’re talking extremely gay space “friends” in Star Trek’s infamous recalled novel Killing Time!

[oldtvandcomics]

Happy Queer Media Monday!

Today: The Route of Ice and Salt by José Luis Zárate

Dracula Daily reached the Demeter storyline, so I’ll just try and ride that hype.

(The English cover of the novella)

The Route of Ice and Salt (original title: La Ruta del Hielo y la Sal) is a Mexican novella from 1998 that retells the story of the doomed Ship Demeter from Bram Stroker’s Dracula. The captain in this version is a closeted gay man, struggling with his sexuality and his attraction to his men, but all in all happy to be going the same route over and over again, starting in a cold climate (ice), and going down south into a hot one (salt, because of their sweat). When he is tasked to transport some boxes, strange things begin to happen on his ship, and his men disappear one by one.

This novella is special for multiple reasons: It was published by a publisher that specialized on comic books in the 1990’s, when queer people in Mexican literature didn’t really happen. The fact that it is horror written by a Mexican author is also rare, as the fantasy / science fiction / horror scene in Mexico wasn’t very big at the time, and consisted mostly of translated English authors. The Route of Ice and Salt became a cult classic for Spanish scifi readers. 

It has been translated to English, and can be bought over Amazon. There also exists a French translation. And here is the original Spanish.

Queer Media Monday is an action I started to talk about some important and/or interesting parts of our queer heritage, that people, especially young people who are only just beginning to discover the wealth of stories out there, should be aware of. Please feel free to join in on the fun and make your own posts about things you personally find important!

[i-am-the-page-turner]

"Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

"Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is a heartwarming and thought-provoking coming-of-age story. Set in the 1980s, it follows the journey of two Mexican-American boys, Aristotle (Ari) and Dante, as they navigate the complexities of identity, friendship, and self-discovery. Ari is an introspective and reserved teenager who feels like an outsider in his own life. One summer day at the local swimming pool, he meets Dante, a charismatic and artistic boy who helps Ari break out of his shell. As their friendship blossoms, they embark on a transformative journey together. Through their deep conversations and shared experiences, Ari and Dante explore their own identities, confronting questions about family, sexuality, and cultural heritage. As they navigate the challenges of adolescence, they also discover the power of love, acceptance, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The novel beautifully captures the nuances of Ari and Dante's friendship, as well as the complexities of their individual journeys. Benjamin Alire Sáenz's writing is poetic and evocative, immersing readers in the emotions and experiences of the characters. "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" is a touching and profound story that explores themes of self-acceptance, friendship, and the universal search for belonging. It has resonated with readers around the world and continues to be celebrated for its authentic portrayal of teenage life and the power of connection.

[sandramiksaauthor]

All the queer books I read for my university QUEER WRITING class

[wickedjr89]

Reacting to the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023

[acesamateurart]

Made some book progress these last few months, exciting times! Here's my video about it, or read it in blog format here!

[edinapublishers]

How-to Masterpost: Query Letters

Since we are reopening for our second-ever round of submissions this week (ICYMI), we're putting allllllll of social media wizard Sam's posts and videos about querying in one place! In addition to being a social media wizard, Sam is also a novelist and developmental editor. We hope you enjoy this big chonk of querying wisdom.

[🚧 Proofreading primer coming soon! 🚧]

Don't hesitate to reach out with any burning questions about querying, either by comment or DM here or via email at submissions@edinapublishers.com.

[fandom-hoarder]

Authors Behaving Excellently - George M Johnson