I've been having a lot of feels lately about who gets protected in the stories we tell, the news we latch onto, and who gets left out in the cold. Black men who expect Black women to stand up for them but turn around and ignore us. White women who expect us to stand up… Continue reading Too Black to Be a Woman, Too Woman to Be Black
Category: General
Dreamation Wrap-Up
It's been a busy winter for me but I'm just back from Dreamation, a lovely con in picturesque Morristown New Jersey, hands down one of my favorite cons consistently. I get to reconnect with so many of the people I usually only get to interact with electronically. Saturday nights are often couch cuddle parties with… Continue reading Dreamation Wrap-Up
Kicking Open the Gates
I have to say, I'm both gladdened and disheartened by the response to the formation of New Agenda Publishing, but not terribly surprised. The balance of the comments I've seen are positive, but there's that small but vocal contingent. You know the ones. The ones who respond to criticisms about the lack of diversity in… Continue reading Kicking Open the Gates
Patreon changes and other things
Recently Patreon announced a change to their fee structure. It may not have seemed like a big deal to them, 2.9% +$.035 per transaction. That's not unreasonable right? Let's take a deeper look. Their minimum pledge is $1. A creator can't make a tier lower than that. So before a patron would pledge $1, pay… Continue reading Patreon changes and other things
The Eye Opener
Dave knocked hesitantly on the door to Chloe's new office, "Femme Believing Investigations" emblazoned on it in pink on a lilac shield. The door opened to a bustling bullpen, only... not like the one's he was used to. Interview rooms lined the walls; pairs of comfy chairs inside so consults could be done in private.… Continue reading The Eye Opener
