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It’s fine if you don’t like cussing in stories for YOUR kids, but don’t email me to tell me not to use that language in my books at all. I

Ok, I see we need to have a whole discussion about this Bucky arm thing. First, let’s talk about the number of times vibranium leaving Wakandan hands has gone badly:All

If you were praised as “gifted” as a kid—especially academically—you’ve likely developed a habit of abandoning tasks and projects you don’t succeed at “naturally,” thus cultivating a complex where even

Morticia Addams is wife, motherhood, and matriarchal goals.She loved her husband, cared for her children and encouraged them to be their best selves, and still found time for herself and

So, uhm....looks like we’re approaching contest and mentor season, and I think we need to have a conversation. Just because someone wrote a book doesn’t mean they’re good at mentoring/editing

Just saw a recent thread where an editor said a book about a QPOC written by a white queer author is Own Voices, and y'all don't be paying attention do

YA novel of a hero who absolutely revels in being the Chosen One. It’s not ironic or played for a joke, or anything like that. Like, she’s not turning down

A lot of publishers don’t know how to market to Black readers, and it shows. What I mean by this: publishers don’t know where to place ads, who to reach

Constantine was a good movie.Fight me. I could go the rest of my lifetime without seeing another Little Women or Bronte remake.And then several lifetimes after that. Same with Jane

I remain angry about the Finn Jedi bait and switch. Oh, and it was in fact a bait and switch.Through visuals, marketing, ads, and even the Force Awakens teaser and

Let's just...be honest. White authors, it would likely take a minimum of ten years of intense, in-depth, PHD level study before you could authentically reflect BIPOC points of view. And

I see a lot of "why isn't this being covered" or "why isn't anyone talking about this more" or "how is everyone so silent about this" when it comes to