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Hop Against Homophobia: Turning Hate into Love

May 17, 2012 41 Jay Bell

Once upon a time, I was very nearly beaten up and potentially shot, simply because of who I am. This story isn’t just about the horrors of homophobia, but also the difference a single person can make—how one brave soul…

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Putting the “Adult” back into YA

April 27, 2012 28 Jay Bell

Young adult! Many of us positively associate this genre with nostalgic tales of teenage angst, glittery vampires, and boy wizards. But hearing “young adult” can also send heads shaking. “Oh no! No thanks. Not for me!” I don’t understand what…

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Character vs Plot YMMV by Erastes

February 10, 2012 38 Erastes

I’ve been asked time and again – and I’m sure many readers and writers have been asked the same – “what do you prefer: plot led or character led stories?” Usually, when put on the spot, I’ll ramble and say…

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How to Not Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb at a Gay Bar

July 29, 2011 49 Jaye Valentine

With a cold beer in one hand and the television remote in the other, I had just planted my ass on my comfortable sofa after a tiring week that had lasted a day longer than normal. The phone rang before…

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Yee Haw! First Quarter Round-Up of Reviews

March 31, 2010 3 Leslie

Wave and her band of guest reviewers have been busy over the past three months—we’ve posted a total of 165 reviews (as of March 30) for an average of 2 reviews per day. Clearly, if you are looking for recommendations…