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*taps mic* hi, this is a signal-boost thread for BIPOC #reylo creators (who I know of). this isn't an all-inclusive list by any means. so feel free to tag others, or self-rec.
let's go:
let's go:
Mika, whose creativity and commentary has been a north star for many BIPOC at this time https://twitter.com/WitchyScribbles/status/1251419992735641600
Mneme/ @thebittersnake, who wrote "all the little things", a beautiful short story about Finn and Jannah as young stormtroopers:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/22606831
(her modern AUs are also snort-out-loud funny)
http://archiveofourown.org/works/22606831
(her modern AUs are also snort-out-loud funny)
Kay/ @drkldykay is one of the great minds behind the @SmutHuttPodcast. She is whip-smart, patient and awesome.
You can also ask her for sensitivity or beta reads!!
You can also ask her for sensitivity or beta reads!!
Anissa/ @maha_ranis wrote "let me make a thing of cream and stars", a reflection on motherhood from Leia's POV that really moved me:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/24807457
http://archiveofourown.org/works/24807457
tofu writes fun, creative, sexy modern AUs.
And yes I'm biased because I, too, love eating spicy tofu: https://twitter.com/spicytofuuuu/status/1285734834736902144?s=20
And yes I'm biased because I, too, love eating spicy tofu: https://twitter.com/spicytofuuuu/status/1285734834736902144?s=20
Katie builds careful stories. Brick-by-brick until you step back and see how intricate the picture is. She's your gal for fantasy and mythic AUs: https://twitter.com/reyreyalltheway/status/1271822508916793350?s=20
Frankie/ @viciousdelights is writing for Lemon & Lime now and I couldn't be more stoked for her: https://twitter.com/lemonandlimefic/status/1283805386424942599?s=20
Sam brings fanfics to life through bookbinding https://twitter.com/omgreylo/status/1265460150149591040?s=20
Bern writes (beautifully), but has a wicked eye for design and multimedia fics too https://twitter.com/flirtfighting/status/1277617869203922945
Even more BIPOC writers. YES I'M YELLING, THEY ARE TALENTED OK
Caro/ @bbl8te: http://archiveofourown.org/users/bbl8te/works
Mo/ @reylo_mo: http://archiveofourown.org/works/24912208
Elle/ @ellex66: http://archiveofourown.org/works/25581265
@sinaingsinala: http://archiveofourown.org/works/23963041
Lu/ @lubamoon_n: http://archiveofourown.org/users/Lubamoon/works
Caro/ @bbl8te: http://archiveofourown.org/users/bbl8te/works
Mo/ @reylo_mo: http://archiveofourown.org/works/24912208
Elle/ @ellex66: http://archiveofourown.org/works/25581265
@sinaingsinala: http://archiveofourown.org/works/23963041
Lu/ @lubamoon_n: http://archiveofourown.org/users/Lubamoon/works
Nadine/ @ReyreyButt is a riot, draws REAL GOOD, and came up with the incredibly fun reylo AU roulette game https://twitter.com/ReyreyButt/status/1263463654223036416?s=20
Bleu/ @bleumis makes loads of beautiful art (and an ICONIC Kylo crying meme) https://twitter.com/bleumis/status/1239304079756623872?s=20
I would read @janedazey's grocery list. She's just *that* good. Loved her ace "What We Do In The Shadows" AU: http://archiveofourown.org/works/23727097
+ shoutout to jane story-enabler @rae_kylo, truly always chaotic
+ shoutout to jane story-enabler @rae_kylo, truly always chaotic
nad/ @nad_vaa's linework hydrates me, clears my skin, sparks joy https://twitter.com/nad_vaa/status/1182663647723753472?s=20
this list would be remiss without afterblossom https://twitter.com/_afterblossom_/status/1048172345355952130?s=20
and obviously the one-woman nonstop fic machine @kylorenvevo 
Thea's presence and the sheer verve + quality of her writing is one of the reasons I joined this fandom. Seeing an Asian woman slamdunking it at the front made me feel like I could also have "a place in the story."
Thea's presence and the sheer verve + quality of her writing is one of the reasons I joined this fandom. Seeing an Asian woman slamdunking it at the front made me feel like I could also have "a place in the story."
There's also @enfysblessed who isn't on Twitter right now. But they've done so much work to elevate BIPOC voices and make sure we're heard, while keeping the community accountable.
It is tiring, and people like April don't have to do it, but they do.
It is tiring, and people like April don't have to do it, but they do.
I'm sure this list is scraping the surface, and I'm sure I've missed a whole lotta folks.
So BIPOCs, please chime in below! Self-promote! Be loud!
And hey, if y'all want to amplify BIPOC voices in the reylo fandom... we're here
And we aren't going anywhere.
So BIPOCs, please chime in below! Self-promote! Be loud!
And hey, if y'all want to amplify BIPOC voices in the reylo fandom... we're here
And we aren't going anywhere.
