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We need to understand there’s a difference between not making an FMC “one of the boys,” and allowing characters to explore gender expression without limit. No, we shouldn’t be implying that following traditional (and often also toxic) standards of masculinity is better than following anything attached to traditional femininity. But many discussions nowadays don’t understand…
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I’m a sucker for a good prophecy. The trope of the Chosen One may be clichéd; but I’ll never get tired of a melodramatic tale of a fated hero versus an insurmountable evil. But that doesn’t mean all prophecies are created equal. Take the one from Harry Potter, for example. “The one with the power…
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Check out the corresponding Goodreads post here! I was pretty tame in my analysis over there; but I had a lot more (admittedly salty and spoiler-laden) thoughts–so I figured, what better use than to commission them for my blog? Obligatory disclaimer: these are my opinions. This is in no way a commentary on anything other…
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How would you categorize this story? A lore-rich, slow-buildup, alt-universe urban fantasy about kids going to a magic school. Even though the MCs are children, I didn’t write this as a kids’ series. It’s an exploration of the idea of a chosen child through the lens of an adult writer. We deal with multiple storylines,…
