"Give me 69 years, another season in this hell."

[greygirlbeast]

Today I'm not speaking. I may not be speaking tomorrow either. I last did this several years ago (2006?), and found it unexpectedly comforting*. And just now I need comfort. Also, it helps my cough. I've not said anything for the last eight hours. Oh, and no, I'm not observing Nyepi, Balinese "Day of Silence." But it is an interesting coincidence.

Comments

[tziedel]

Oh dear, the link for Two Worlds and In Between goes to SubT's Tales of Dark Fantasy 2.

[greygirlbeast]

Oh dear, the link for Two Worlds and In Between goes to SubT's Tales of Dark Fantasy 2.

Fuck. I'll fix it now.

Btw, the cover isn't yet finished and isn't at the subpress website.

[ex_kaz_maho]

There is a small (very small) movement in YA books where queer relationships are becoming more accepted. Of course there is still a long, long way to go, and your agent is absolutely right to note that anything other than straight teens - especially when they are the main characters - are a tougher sell.

But I could recommend some great books, and some forthcoming YA titles (the forthcoming ones I haven't read yet), if you want to see some of what's out there. Let me know and I'll send you a list. Two of my current favourites:

ASH by Malinda Lo (lesbian YA retelling of Cinderella)
ALMOST PERFECT by Brian Katcher (trans contemporary YA)

[greygirlbeast]

There is a small (very small) movement in YA books where queer relationships are becoming more accepted. Of course there is still a long, long way to go, and your agent is absolutely right to note that anything other than straight teens - especially when they are the main characters - are a tougher sell.

Which leaves me rather screwed, as one of the main reasons I'm making the switch is in hopes of better advances, larger readership, etc.

But I could recommend some great books, and some forthcoming YA titles (the forthcoming ones I haven't read yet), if you want to see some of what's out there. Let me know and I'll send you a list.

Thanks, but too much to read already.

[trvolk]

After reading this second chapter, I feel much the way I did last month. I want to hear Imp's story, and hear it in her words. I very much liked the phrase, "So, it rained, and we talked..." and its position in the story. It instills the feeling of home and reinforces the informality of Imp's voice. Also as I said last month, you can count on my pre-order. That has not changed.

[greygirlbeast]

After reading this second chapter, I feel much the way I did last month. I want to hear Imp's story, and hear it in her words.

Hopefully, next spring.

Also as I said last month, you can count on my pre-order. That has not changed.

Thank you.

Queer Teen Fiction

[uulemnts]

There is a growing number of books in teen with GLBT content. Not so much in the Fantasy category, but that's were your voice would fill the void. The Teen category needs your voice.

Tiny Satchel Press

[spank_an_elf]

Victoria Brownworth's new Tiny Satchel publishing house is focusing on queer YA novels. She's quite a force of nature; I hope she makes it work.