Allyship and intersectionality in S. Qíouyí Lu's "A Complex Filament of Light" from TRANSCENDENT 3, a review.
Tag: Transgender
Transphobia, Harassment, and Trauma Porn
A look at the different kinds of transphobia, as well as how (and if) they should be written.
The Black Tides of Heaven by J. Y. Yang
The development of a complex and realistic fantasy gender system in J. Y. Yang's THE BLACK TIDES OF HEAVEN, a review.
The Ethics of Headcanon
A list of seven different kinds of transgender headcanons, how they can go wrong, and how best to ethically choose characters to envision as transgender.
Dreadnought by April Daniels
Parallels between becoming a superhero and transitioning in April Daniels' DREADNOUGHT, a review.
Pronouns and Gendered Language
An approach to pronouns & other gendered language, including the latent transphobic biases that appear with ill-considered language.
“Small Changes Over Long Periods of Time” by K. M. Szpara
Transphobia in the medical and cis gay communities and transgender body horror in K. M. Szpara's "Small Changes Over Long Periods of Time" from TRANSCENDENT 3, a review.
Trans Day of Visibility 2019
A personal letter on Trans Day of Visibility, 2019.
Binding, Tucking, and Other Passing Tools
An explanation of how to write about the many tools used by transgender people to pass.
“Death You Deserve” by Ryley Knowles
Horror, sex, and the trans-feminine in Ryley Knowles' "Death You Deserve" from TRANSCENDENT 3, a review.