The Problem With “Good” Media

Hi folks. I’ve gotta rant for a minute so I can get this out of my brain and focus on drafting today. I actively put my money toward things I want to support. Books by authors of color, movies directed by women, video games with queer characters, and so on. And yet,...

Why I Write YA

Someone on my fandom tumblr just asked me why I write YA and what the primary characteristics are. I, of course, LOVE to nerd out about this very topic and yet have NEVER put into words what I love about YA. So, here: First, let’s define YA fiction as best we can....

Fandom, pt. 2: Fanfic vs. Original Fic

Last week I talked a bit (okay, a lot) about the synergy between my life as a writer of original works and my life in fandom. There’s more overlap and interplay between the two than you might think, and they’re both essential to my life and creative health. There are...