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b-a-pigeon · 25 days

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Seeking beta readers for a queer fantasy romance novel

Fell A. Marsh's Taker of the Third Path follows Linmiru, a hedgewitch led by his god to an abandoned inn at an ancient crossroads. His task there is to meet the next person to take the overgrown "third path."

Months pass, and a growing connection with one of the inn's guests leads Lin to question his devotion to destiny—but the fate of the world rests on his prophesied meeting with the taker. And when the day finally comes, Linmiru must confront the reality that nothing at the old crossroads has been as it seemed.

If you're into character-driven fantasy, romance that explores darker, heavier themes, queer and trans characters, and some unique and vibrant world building, you'll probably love this book as much as I do!!

No experience required—the goal here is to get authentic feedback from real readers. All you need to apply for a free copy is a love of fantasy and/or queer romance and the willingness to give your honest opinion! The beta reading period begins later this month, so get in while signups are still open!

✨ Learn More & Sign Up Here ✨

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jetirknights · 5 months

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Anikareign28 I would serve her n bed anytime 😊

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yvesdot · 7 months

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SOMETHING'S NOT RIGHT IS AVAILABLE TO PREORDER!

The debut collection returns in a special fifth anniversary edition, repackaged with three new short stories, a new cover, and additional bonus content. A vampire is forced into a compromising situation; a father fears his child's growing plant collection; the undead go to high school; a butcher contemplates whether or not she can be loved. In a captivating debut, yves. opens the door to our world, slightly askew-- a world where the crows work for witches and the telephone booths serve as secret channels for prophecy; a world where a diverse cast of monsters and humans alike are forced to contend with what the world believes is right.

Something's Not Right, described by GoodReads reviewers as "delicious," "expertly crafted," and "relentlessly queer," may be releasing in a week on October 10, 2023... but did you know you can preorder digital copies on Amazon and itch.io right now? As for physical, you can now preorder SIGNED copies from Bookshop Santa Cruz! There's a virtual launch party day of, an in-person book talk that Thursday (the 12th), and all sorts of surprises to come. (And if you can't afford a copy, ARCs are available for request up to release!)

To celebrate, we're having a little blog tour across several beloved writeblrs, each of whom have their own contributions. I'm so excited to be able to geek out over their posts in public!!

Posting schedule:

October 4th - Emma @lazarusemma (moodboard)

October 5th - Rook @peppermintlark (recipes)

October 6th - Piya @onomatopiya (top 5 stories)

October 7th - שבת קודש

October 8th - Max @goose-books (fan presentation)

October 9th - Yah Yah @fluoresensitive (playlist)

Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered! An extra special thank you to Emma @lazarusemma and Rook @peppermintlark specifically, as they were pinch hitters and rather than signing up they merely, so to speak, had greatness thrust upon them. Please send them many chocolates.

It's a magical world out there, Dear Readers—let's go on tour!

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fellamarsh · 10 months

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The fate of the world is at stake... but nobody is listening.

✨Read the book readers are comparing to Priory of the Orange Tree and The Left Hand of Darkness✨

Hierarchy of the Unseen is a queer fantasy novel about a shiftless demon named Kor and a devout demon hunter named Mitzli who must team up to avert a wave of demonic violence.

If you like character-driven fantasy with immersive worldbuilding, trans protagonists whose stories aren't centered around transphobia, and fresh takes on demons and vampires, then this is the book for you!

Reviewers are calling it "addictive, immersive," "fresh, and engaging," with a "richly realized, exciting world and interesting central dilemma," whose protagonists "feel distinct and real" and "make a great comedic duo."

You can pick up a copy here (to support two queer, trans authors during Pride month!) or read the full blurb and check out reviews on Goodreads or Storygraph.

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the-trans-advice-blog · 2 months

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Do you think there'd be a market for a trans fantasy story? Like, not using magic as an allegory but a trans person in a fantasy world?

Oh absolutely! I think trans characters should be a part of every genre whether their transness has anything to do with the plot or not.

#marshal answers #transgender #trans #trans fantasy

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somnuscomics · 10 months

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WIP.

Andi.

Pride portrait #3.

As always, Andi is one of the secondary protagonists of my dark fantasy/horror comic, Somnus.

#trans girl #queer artist #drawing #trans girl character #queer art #queer fantasy #queer dark fantasy #trans fantasy #trans dark fantasy #trans comic artist #queer comics

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aodhan-art · 13 days

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Stage one: I realise that lesbian trans women and gay trans men, especially those who don't realise they're trans and don't come out until they are 30+, are severely underrepresented in fiction

Stage two: I'm writing that book

#also it's a dark fantasy book #it's a dark fantasy book based on Irish mythology #I guess it's a writing tumblr as well now #queer representation #queer fantasy #transgender #trans fantasy

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b-a-pigeon · 4 months

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Hierarchy of the Unseen e-books are $2.99 all month!

Hierarchy of the Unseen is a character-driven fantasy about a devout demon hunter who isn't fully human and a lackluster demon who isn't quite committed to his role in the world. Reviewers have called it “immersive,” “complex,” and “page-turning” and compared it (too kindly!) to Ursula K. Le Guin, Octavia Butler, and Good Omens.

🌞 🌑 Read a full summary & grab your copy wherever you buy ebooks! 🌑 🌞

#I will continue to be annoying about this all month :) Just wanted to queue a post for the first day!!#lgbt fantasy #queer fantasy #trans fantasy #indie fantasy #indie author #authors on tumblr #indie authors #writers on tumblr #writeblr #writblr #speculative fiction #fantasy books #fantasy book

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jetirknights · 5 months

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Anikareign28 💋💋💋💋lips of an angel 😇

#transgender #transisbeautiful #transsexual #trans woman #transgirl #trans goddess #trans pride #transfem #tgirlsdoitbetter🌈#transgenderwoman #trans love #trans dream #trans fantasy #trans lover

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acandrewswriter · 2 years

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An LGBTQ+ Epic Fantasy

An epic fantasy tale with gods, vampires, ghosts, magic, and more:

Gay, transmasc, and non-binary protagonists

MM romance

Dark fantasy

Vibrant worldbuilding and intense action!

Available in Kindle Unlimited!

Books I and II available now!

Descent of Ravens (Book I of Bel’s War)

The old covenant of the gods is broken. Will the world break, too? When an army of vampires invades the island of Trosika, Rio and Turi must fight for their future. Rio is a healer and a priest of Astara who suffers severe self-doubt and a growing crisis of faith; even his goddess cannot stop the forces arrayed against them. Turi has long buried a secret about himself that he fears could upend everything.

When Rio unseals a centuries-old tomb, releasing the night-cursed prince Philip, he discovers that he has a bond with Philip that stretches across lifetimes. As Turi grapples with his secrets, he is recruited by the terrifying goddess Mormo and gifted with necromancy for reasons he does not understand.

Rio and Turi must contend with bloodthirsty mages, battle an endless army of vampires, and confront the truth of who Turi truly is; most of all, they must rely on their unshakable friendship to survive. As they struggle to protect each other, their religion, and their island home, the fate of an empire hangs in the balance.

To get Descent of Ravens:

US: https://amzn.to/3BI0j8Y

UK: https://amzn.to/3zJtkR0

AU: https://amzn.to/3tpBcVt

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Will of Dragons (Book II of Bel’s War)

About Book II:

Evil hides beneath armor of gleaming white.

The new civil war has cracked the empire apart as Turi and Rio race to gather allies against Clan Ishima’s brutality. The enemy is ten steps ahead, and Turi is pushed to his limit to stop the evil a corrupted paladin order has unleashed.

Demari, finally fulfilling a lifelong dream at sea with his brother, finds himself recruited into the designs of a goddess and soul-bound to a man he barely knows. In the fight for supremacy in the empire’s waters, Demari’s newfound power and connection will alter the course of the war and change his life forever.

Meanwhile, back on Trosika the new empress, Sarina Marias, faces betrayal, ancient magic, and intrigue as Ishima agents make their next move to control the island. When fate brings her face to face with the God of War, can she match her will to his?

What readers are saying about Book I, Descent of Ravens:

"A veritable buffet of the paranormal, and I haven't even started on the MCs yet. Suffice as to say that I've given the story five hearts - I loved them too." - Reviewed by Taylin Clavelli for Love Bytes

"Descent of Ravens is a sweeping epic fantasy that is a roller coaster of emotion. ...The sweeping tale embraces high fantasy and runs with it, creating a richly detailed world in which a reader can immerse themselves." - Reviewed by Kris for Joyfully Jay LGBTQ Romance Reviews

"An exhilarating tale . . . set in a richly imagined world."—Independent Book Review

"Andrews crafts a sleek series opener bolstered by consistent action, a straightforward magic system, and strong LGBTQ+ representation. . . .A crafty, well-paced LGBTQ+ fantasy series opener."—Kirkus Reviews

"AC Andrews' DESCENT OF RAVENS is skillful, splendid storytelling. ...a near-perfect fantasy featuring superb world-building and excellent storytelling that will be compelling for any audience that enjoys epic fantasy. "—Ellen Graham for IndieReader

"An original and identity-affirming tale, Descent of Ravens is a dark and masterful YA novel. The combination of classic fantasy elements and contemporary cultural themes results in a thought-provoking and norm-challenging story that is both deeply intimate and broadly appealing." —Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★½

"The holy grail of fantasy for the m/m /lgbtq sub-genre. ... this one is in my top 5 books for the year." - Boyslove, Goodreads Reviewer

"One of the best fantasy reads I have encountered in ages." - Charneen, Goodreads Reviewer

"Exciting, fast flowing and extremely well written. A.C. Andrews has created a world and mythology infused with a rich history." - Mark Lucas-Taylor, Goodreads Reviewer

Cover Art: Sleepy Fox Studio

#lgbt fantasy #lgbtq books #LGBTQIA #LGBT books #lgbtqbooks #lgbtqreads #lgbtq representation #lgbtq reads #bookblr #transgender #transmasc #nonbinary #Gay books #mmbooks #mm books #mm romance #lgbtq+#trans #trans fantasy

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tranthologies · 11 months

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NEW EPISODE: ELSEWHERE

A pair of baristas chat on their ten minute break, and discover a supernatural shared history.

Sorren Briarwood's episode "Elsewhere" is out NOW!

Art by Necrotika Trashwhore

Image Description: A cup and saucer on a wooden table. The mug is full of a blue, sparkly, magical space-like liquid.

#tranthologies #tranthologies podcast #audio drama #fiction podcast #queer podcast #queer audio drama #trans podcast #trans audio drama #queer #trans #fantasy podcast #fantasy #trans fantasy

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modstin · 8 months

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Hello, prospective gender switcher! If you're here, it means you're interested in having a bit of a change. Maybe this has been a long time coming, something you've wanted to do forever. Maybe you just want to see what the other side of the street (or, depending on your lineage, any particular lane) is like!

To get to Brass Tax, you want to change your Physical Appearance, particularly your Sex. That's awesome! Today, we'll be going through the methods, operations, and specifics of this transformation! Helping us will be Thell Windertrot! Say Hi, Thell!

Thell is an Alfr, just over the age of thirty six (around eighteen in Alfr years). She's been socially transitioned since she was twenty two, but now that she's out on her own and learning magic in Astieux University, she feels its finally time for her to under go a more permanent change.

First thing's first; Figuring Yourself Out

Who are you, really?

If you're looking to get such a large scale change of both your social life and physical being, you'll want to be certain about it. These changes may not be permanent, but when you're dealing with real biomantical magic rather than simple illusion or different outfits, you'll come out exhausted both physically and emotionally. Repeated use of this kind of magic can be dangerous, as any magic can be.

Consider the changes you'll need to make in every day life. A change of any body part for another can change daily needs and wants. Think about your social life! Unlike certain worlds, the majority of Miran society sees no oddity at all with transgender individuals, but social stereotypes for the sexes still exist. It's always important to consider your entire life situation before going through with something like this.

Second thing's second! Methods.

While modern medicine is quite adept at handling illnesses and life saving surgeries without magic (and preferably, since magic has its own shortcomings), changing an entire core aspect of your being is best done magically. Let's see what your options are;

Divine Blessing.

The largest religion on Mira is Shianism. While Temperant Shians have a rarely conservative view on sex changing, Vertian and most other paths of Shianism do not!

Going through a divine sex change may require entreating the gods, requesting her holy light Audesoux and Saint Lehsda bless you with the miracle of a sex change. Then, a dignified Priestess of the gods may be able to invoke such a transformation on you, if the gods are willing.

This is the preferable way of the faithful. The request may not immediately be granted, it may in fact take years for Her Holy Light to give you what you request, after much prayer and sacrifice.

While this may seem a downside, it is merely another way to prove dedication and love and respect for one's religion and the saints themselves.

Thell isn't interested. She's been ready too long to be put on a waiting list, and wizards like her famously aren't very religious.

Primal Transformation

The loosely organized druids of the natural world have their own ways of magically granting a sex change, but these methods are, at times, a bit strange.

Stereotypical though it may be, a person looking to change their physical sex through druidic magic can expect a lot of smoking, a lot of meditation, a lot of being naked in the woods, and generally accepting nature as part of your body (since it has to do a lot of construction work in there to get things done...)

This too requires dedication, but is a natural and relaxing way to allow the natural world itself to restructure you, taking back what it gave, and replacing it with what you've always wished for. To some, that's comforting. As though they were born again as what they truly feel themselves to be!

Thell doesn't like this either. She prefers to have an actual toilet with actual plumbing around, and has very bad pollen allergies...

Witchcraft Therapy

Witches, as usual, prefer to not use magic for gender transformations. However, there are many potions and tinctures that do quite easily replace the hormones of a patient with that of their proper gender.

This gender affirming care comes along with, what cityfolk might call, 'therapy'. But witches prefer to just talk with their patients over tea. Psychological pushing, a little bit of showey sparkles, and real hormone replacement is the jist of witchcraft.

Thell has actually already done some of this. Her local witch back home would give her such potions, which is why she's already looking so fetching! It's a good preliminary, but... she wants a real permanent change...

Arcane Transmogrification

The best and worst thing about arcane magic is its... literal-ness. When you use arcane magic, you are not relying on a god to translate your wish, or the primal spirits of nature to interpret your command, you are relying entirely on yourself. This is why wizardry has so much... math! You need to know exactly what you're doing to pull spells from the firmament.

Thankfully, Thell is a very very good wizard!

Thell has already read up on the options. And considers it simple to do this with a spell! All you need to do is tell the universe exactly what you want your body to be. And as you weave Chroma, the extraordinary energy that interlaces the world, from the air, your volition will change the universe to make it so!

Now this is where Arcanism puts its blocker. If you mess up a spell like this... it might not turn out great. Again, you need to KNOW what you want to happen!

Polymorph spells are particularly troublesome. Biological beings generally want to stay the shape they are, and more than that, want to keep inside from being on the outside.

When you cast a polymorph spell on an unwilling target, you first have to overcome the 'shape' barrier. You can convince a body to be a frog if you really focus on a frog and that person fails to resist, but you can't convince a body to be a pile of dead organs on the ground, no matter how hard you try.

But that's different with willing targets... meaning it's actually possible to put your organs on the outside if you make a really big mistake.

Thell needs to properly visualize herself, her new body, and so decides to try to sculpt one out of clay! Let's check in and-

Uhm. Maybe a bit more modest there, Thell?

And there! Thell has her sculpted model. She's been studying for works, modifying this spell word by word, diagram by diagram, to create her perfect body! Have anything else you'd like to say, Thell?

It's thanks to her skillful modification and use of this spell on her very own body, soon she'll get an apprenticeship with a very powerful archmage! And will inevitably send her on an adventure that will change her life forever. (Check it out at Chromaverse.net if you'd like!)

I hope you've enjoyed taking a look at this magical process!

#trans #trans wizard #transition #worldbuilding #trans fantasy #queer fantasy #fantasy #my art #thell windertrot #trans woman #transitioning #witch #wizard

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toweringclam · 1 year

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People on tumblr are always thinking up scenarios like "oh the curse is supposed to pass to the firstborn son but it doesn't and turns out she's trans" but like no, that's not how a curse would work. A curse wants to hurt you. Getting a curse meant for boys would hurt even more if you know in your heart you're a girl.

Now, a blessing? Like a mystical power that passes from mother to daughter? That would absolutely pass to a trans woman even if she hadn't realized it yet because a blessing wants to be kind.

This, of course, leads to the scenario where a trans woman inherits both the girl blessing and boy curse. And that's a pretty interesting writing prompt imo.

#writing #transgender #trans stuff #trans fantasy #trans

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