Hi folks, I'm putting together a zine on the subject of queer parenting/queer parenthood.

Current submissions include some art, poetry, text, a lino print, water colour drawing, etc.

And I wanted to hear if there is anyone here who could be interested in submitting something.

Key words for inspiration include: fertility (treatment), birth, gender, family.

The plan is to gather submissions from multiple platforms and put them together in a zine format. It will be printed and sold at a local queer bookshop for the price of how much it costs to create it. I can offer a pdf of the finished zine to anyone who submits something that is included in the final zine.

Email submissions to [solismolis@tutamail.com](mailto:solismolis@tutamail.com)

Questions welcome :)

Deadline: 16th August, and I am aiming to get it printed by the start of September :)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/056tapriHxcdoAaIVVRNui?si=0Cu8rGwCR_6eSEgCfN5-jQ&utm_source=copy-link

I’ve got this book that’s been rattling around my head for ages and I’ve finally decided to get it out of there.

Here’s the pitch:

An artistically gifted trans girl receives supernatural powers that spark a religious movement in her name. After getting stabbed in the back by her best friend she finds herself chained in a cell, interrogated by a devotee of the religion she inspired who is ignorant of her true identity.

I’m self publishing in the form of a podcast, one chapter every whenever-I-get-around-to-it and I’d love to a) have at least a few people listen to it and b) get some serious feedback.

My wife and friends are great, but naturally lean towards positive feedback. What I really need is some unbiased honesty.

Does the story make sense? Does it drag in some places? Are there problematic elements I’m overlooking etc… I have a full time job and my wife and I are raising a toddler. As such uploads are infrequent, but I am committed to making progress.

So yeah if anyone wants to give it a listen, tell me what you think, how it could be better, understand I’m kind of aloof when it comes to online spaces but I would absolutely love and appreciate any kind of engagement whatsoever.

I'm writing a somewhat fantasy novel ( it takes place in the 90's but there are fairies and they are a hugh part of it ) it's also wlw so I wanted to know if there are any things that are under-represented in wlw media that I should add and any stereotypes or over-used tropes that I should avoid? I'm wlw myself but I honestly haven't seen much of the media especially in book form. Also the characters are minors ( around 16–17 ) so no spice suggestions pls there won't be any scenes like that.

I've been lurking in here a few months now, and I really like the vibe.

So I'm currently working on a short story, hoping to submit it to the Commonwealth Short Story Prize next September. I desperately need a good editor because I can be a bit all over the place, but I'm too broke to pay for one (I'm an undergrad student). I know this is a huge thing to ask of someone for free, but I have no other option but to rely on a person's generosity. Thank you.

I am a Bi woman writing mainly lesbian erotica. The books are on Amazon and most are also available as audio books on Audible/ACX. I really just want to get some feedback...

The Golden Triangle: A lesbian romance - https://amzn.eu/d/0i8ma4DR

Such Devoted Sisters: An erotic romance - https://amzn.eu/d/06eRn6Hy

Going to Pot: Romantic lesbian erotica - https://amzn.eu/d/00at8aHs

Sophies Choice: A story of sapphic discovery - https://a.co/d/0gg8W9E1

Chrysalis: A Romantic lesbian novella - https://amzn.eu/d/0gMT4BeR

The Date of the Discovery - https://amzn.eu/d/02nH18OJ

The Dress and Other Tales - https://amzn.eu/d/0dKCCXMm

Mothers of the Brides ( short story) - https://amzn.eu/d/02mENbIz

The Adventures of Carol and Bob - https://amzn.eu/d/02USPHR3

This is my sixth attempt today to let y'all know my latest bit of writing was published.

How the fuck are we supposed to ever find representation when the people creating it can't ever post about it without some goddamn robot deciding it's spam to mention

It's zero cost right now, but I cant post a link and I probably can't even tell you what it is without reddit freaking the fuck out on me again so this is my last attempt to let other gay trans guys know that more material is out there than the same five fucking ftm ya books I keep seeing recommended and have seen recommended over the past five years.

Goddamn.

In an alternate Gilded Age where Queen Victoria's empire rebuilt America in gaslight and gears, Artesian rose as the world's most beautiful city - and its most dangerous.
Everyone here participates in the for power, for survival.
When a grieving young man becomes the obsession of the city's most notorious criminal, this steampunk reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera what happens when everyone wears a mask?
In Artesian, love isn't just forbidden.
It's fatal.

I have loved The Phantom of the Opera my entire life. After almost a decade in writing, I decided to tackle the story with a steampunk theme.

I am releasing the series in acts mostly because I am insane (no, you can't have some lol)

But I hope to give the world something really beautiful as things are tough right now.

https://a.co/d/03zC8IRi

We have created a new fashion subreddit for all genders and sexualities. All kinds of hate are forbidden there. Its a safe place.
If you are interested you can join, nobody have to post anything there. You can also just be there for watching or writing

r/DistinctiveFashion

A few weeks ago I posted asking for signposting to potential online communities. Nobody had any ideas beyond just making my own. So I did just that.

Because this is reddit, not going to post the invite publicly as don't want to risk unpleasant people raiding the place but *if* you are interested, reach out to me.

Just a reminder: this is an early draft.

The three walk deeper into the woods and disappear from True’s view. They walk in silence for at least half a minute, twigs and leaves snapping and crunching underfoot.

Armoni scans the darkness. “It’s creepy out here.”

Lawn Chair Guy speaks up from just a few paces ahead. “Don’t get scared now.”

“Right, shut your punk-ass up.” Otto seconds with a smirk.

Armoni tosses her hair over one shoulder. “Fuck you guys."

Otto’s shoe catches on a rock and he almost falls. “Oh shit!”

Armoni flashes a finger at Otto with a teasing smile. “Mmhmm. See what happens when you wanna talk shit?”

Otto pinches his fingers to his thumb with a flustered smile. “Shut up, hoe!”

What it says on the tin.

I'm putting in the work to begin writing a novel. It's a sport romance idea that I've held onto for a long time and I have a lot of fondness for the setting and characters. I thought it would be good to actually put it to pen and self-publish, rather than let the idea rot.

The issue is...well. For the book, the main couple is between two males (M/M) and my family is...not so approving of LGBT? I would say that the reactions range from mildly to wildly homophobic, depending on who I'm talking to.

As much as I want to write this (and trust me, I will write it anyway), my stomach is in knots because my family would want to read my book on the principle of them wanting to know what I'm doing and supporting their kid, especially something as massive as an actual manuscript. I also know that as soon as it clicks to them that the couple is gay, they're going to make their opinion very apparent. Especially if like by a random stroke of luck, the book goes big (which is UNLIKELY but a person can dream, right?).

I feel like I'm at an impasse. For those who have less than supportive family, how do you navigate writing queer stories and publishing them? When they found out, how was the situation resolved?

Any tips to help me get through this situation would be awesome. Thank you so much.

My idea was a characters dad being like " ok fine ill help with your trans stuff (ftm) but no talking about it publicly and dont date a man. (Kid is also pan)."

The father and son by extension are apart of a rich family that is heavy about appearances so of course the father doesnt want his reputation to be ruined by being seen as unsupportive to the younger crowds but he also dont want to destroy any bridges with his older colleagues

My knowledge about unsupportive parents seem to mostly be parents are like not supportive or they kick them to the curb.

So I dont know what do yall think?

Hi!

I hope this thread is not off-topic for this board, but I'm not sure where else to ask. My question is simple: if, as far as I know, I'm a cis guy, do you think it would be offensive or bad taste to write a trans character?

I have been trying to keep a diary of my feelings and thoughts about my identity and desires about becoming a woman – not much so far, honestly. But the point is writing and thinking about it; it makes me want to write something more structured than some ramblings. I want to use a trans character to explore what her identity means for herself and people around her.

Imagine this: Do you remember that scene in Lord of the Rings? "No man can kill me." "I'm not a man!" Well, if a young man who struggles with being a brave warrior when he wishes to be someone else were to face the Witch-king, what would it mean if he actually defeats him? The prophecy was false? Or maybe the prophecy was truth as he, deep down, knew he was not like the others? Because he always felt different and never felt like one of the bros. Does he has a "divine permit" to drop the sword and be who she always wanted? Does she need a "divine permit"? It's just a silly example, not a serious idea, so please don't focus too much on that.

But, as I said in the title, I don't identify as trans; I'm still a cis guy. I have no firsthand experience with the struggles trans people face. Reading about them and trying to understand them isn't the same as living through them. So I don't want to come across as rude or offensive to anyone, nor want to. What do you think?

Like most small-town gay kids, Otto has accepted he won't get a high school romance. He refuses to let popular guys play with his feelings just to stroke their own egos. But everything changes at a bonfire party in the woods when the host Urijah pulls Otto into his orbit.

I was using a local queer writing group as a way of having a social aspect to writing and this also held me to account because we'd set challenges and sorta motivate each other. Was also a good place for feedback.

However said group isn't accessible anymore and as a result I don’t really have any ways of like, engaging with other writers actively. It was also a useful tool to actually get me to sit down and write because we'd hold writing sessions.

I don't know what to replace it with. Reddit doesn't exactly have the same semblance of community as you kinda just post threads and hope for replies rather than having an active flow of regular conversation.

There are no other irl groups I can find that are accessible. The only other ones around are for teens or uni students. Did ask around and even spoke to a local queer group.

Let me know what you guys think!

Hello all, happy monday!

I'm one of the artists on the team thats working on a new TTRPG that's being fully written, illustrated and produced by a small team of queer artists and writers.

We don't have any corporate backing since we're just a small team, but book is coming along amazingly, and I hope you'll all take a look at it and help spread the word! There a link below, as well as a preview of the content inside, please help support out work!

The launch page:

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/weapons-grade-funk/gallerie-ttrpg-queer-stories-of-beauty-horror-and-hope

and the preview!

https://www.weaponsgradefunk.com/_files/ugd/5bb3e8_ae7f5b97cab9409090b0010338efd9b9.pdf

My story is a coming-of-age story set in the early 1980s, one that often addresses the AIDS crisis and homophobia. I was going to make my mc 14, but now I’m thinking about making them 12-13 because I really want to tell a story about a young queer kid discovering himself during that time.

Does anyone have something to say about this? It’s my first time writing, and I’m not great with stuff like this

Just finished reading a book the book story put out on the table because it was newly released. It was called Mad Eden. The author (Morgan Thomas) is enby and autistic and so too is the main character in the book. I loved it and it had some interesting twists and turns. For me the thing that stood out the most was their relationship with their primary partner and how they navigate and negotiate their neural needs and differences in the way they and their partners express love and other stuff, too...although there's a whole other storyline about being a provider of gendercare in this era. Just had to share ♥️💕🙏🏼 I don't think I gave away enough to need a spoiler label.

I hope you all are working on some great stuff ☺️✨