Category Archives: LGBTQA writers

Celebrating LGBTQA writers & the queer characters they write about.

The Daily Tweets, 2010-02-15: One of my favorite books!

Posted on Mon, 15 February 2010 by Mel Green

RT: @BJMuntain: RT @Buffyandrews “I love being a writer. What I can’t stand is the paperwork.” –Peter De Vries # Yay, I have a Solitaire by @kelleyeskridge again, yay! My previous copy got misplaced, good to have it again. One … Continue reading →

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Crossed Genres LGBTQ issue: The ad goes live

Posted on Thu, 22 October 2009 by Mel Green

Crossed Genres’ Issue 12, the LGBTQ issue, goes live on November 1. And I’m in it! — And meanwhile, it’s ad on Tor.com went live yesterday, in an unexpected act of generosity & welcoming to queers & their allies from one of the biggest names in science fiction & fantasy. Thanks, Tor.com!

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Cold, Crossed Genres, & Flash homophobia

Posted on Sat, 12 September 2009 by Mel Green

Writing a story in the Cold story universe for SF/F magazine Crossed Genres — while Crossed Genres has an encounter with Flash Fiction Online‘s homophobic editorial policies.

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Queer eye for the sci-fi (& fantasy): LGBTA writers & homophobia

Posted on Tue, 1 September 2009 by Mel Green

The Outer Alliance was formed to “educate, support, and celebrate LGBT contributions in the science-fiction and fantasy genres” following virulent homophobic statements by Nebula-nominated writer John C. Wright. Orson Scott Card is another prominent SF/F writer with a history of homophobia and antigay advocacy. Get the skinny here, and if you love SF and fantasy consider joining the Outer Alliance.

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Outer Alliance Pride Day 2009: An excerpt from Mistress of Woodland

Posted on Tue, 1 September 2009 by Mel Green

As a member of the Outer Alliance, I advocate for queer speculative fiction and those who create, publish and support it, whatever their sexual orientation and gender identity.  I make sure this is reflected in my actions and my work. … Continue reading →

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In some parts of the world, it's already Outer Alliance Pride day

Posted on Mon, 31 August 2009 by Mel Green

It’s still August 31 in Anchorage, but in some parts of the world — most of it by now, in fact — it’s already Outer Alliance Pride Day.  That means that around the world, Outer Alliance members are already posting … Continue reading →

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NaNoWrimoLesbo

Posted on Sat, 29 September 2007 by Mel Green

NaNoWrimoLesboOriginally uploaded by yksin I did this icon, based on the main NaNoWriMo icon, for a Facebook group for lesbians/dykes who are writing novels during NaNoWriMo this November, and/or who have lesbian/dyke characters in the novel they’re going to be … Continue reading →

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