I‘m watching some Booktube this morning & focusing on discussion about #ownvoices. It occurs to me that I often wish for more ace rep in fiction. Once upon a time, I wanted to be a writer. Thirteenish years ago, I completed Nanowrimo; it was a rush!
I don‘t think I have the wherewithal to attempt a story at this time in my life, but I‘m reminded that if you want to see yourself represented in the world, sometimes it‘s up to you to speak up. 🤔
CocoReads Just keep plugging away. I don‘t have time right now to totally devote to writing either, but every so often I go through a spurt of plugging away at it. When the time is right, you‘ll get there. You‘re right—you may need to pave the way for that representation. 4y
WanderingBookaneer I think we are at a great time in terms of representation where some publishers are trying to make sure different voices have their say. I haven‘t read it yet, but I‘ve heard this character is ace:![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
Let's Talk About Love 4y
Let's Talk About LoveWanderingBookaneer This one is #OwnVoices :City of Strife 4y
City of Strifedariazeoli @WanderingBookaneer I really enjoyed Let‘s Talk About Love! Thanks for the heads up on City of Strife - will have to add it to the TBR. 4y
dariazeoli @CocoReads Thanks for the reminder - here‘s to productive plugging! 4y
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