Useful Resources for writing and reading about QLTBAG Characters

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These are some of my favorite links. Most of them are related to speculative fiction (science fiction & fantasy)

On Writing:
Limyaael: Having 'different' sexual practices in one's world
http://limyaael.livejournal.<wbr>com/509518.html
Limyaael's Rant on gay and lesbian characters in fantasy http://limyaael.livejournal.<wbr>com/214314.html

Tropes and Themes:
Queer As Tropes: Gay tropes on TV Tropes wiki http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/<wbr>pmwiki.php/Main/QueerAsTropes
Bisexuality tropes on TV Tropes wiki http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/<wbr>pmwiki.php/Main/<wbr>BisexualityTropes
Tropes on crossing or bending the gender line on TV Tropes wiki http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/<wbr>pmwiki.php/Main/<wbr>TransGenderTropes
LGBT Themes In Speculative Fiction on wikipedia: ridiculously detailed article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_themes_in_speculative_<wbr>fiction

Awards:
Gaylactic Spectrum Awards: LGBT focused SF/F/H lit award http://www.spectrumawards.org/
Tiptree Awards: lit award for SF/F focused on exploring/expanding ideas of gender http://www.tiptree.org/
Lambda Literary Awards: lit award for LGBT focused works http://www.lambdaliterary.org/

And other stuff:
A Different Light Bookstore: LGBT focused bookstore in San Francisco, CA and online http://www.adlbooks.com/
Outer Alliance Pride Day: lots of viewpoints from LGBTQ folks and Allies about including LGBTQ characters in fiction http://blog.outeralliance.org/<wbr>?p=74


Feel free to add your own, of course :D

 
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Found this in an old AW thread:

Bi Writers Association
Looks like they are promoting bisexual writers and books with bisexual themes. And they have a book club. I know B (and T as well) are a bit more neglected than L and G, so I hope this comes in handy for some people! :D
 

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Just discovered this rawther interesting paper about the changing depiction of trans folks in science fiction and fantasy. Lots of food for thought and lots of suggested reading:

Changing Images of Trans People In Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, by Cheryl Morgan: http://www.cheryl-morgan.com/?page_id=9294
 

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Oh, I have some more links!

On kids and YA books with LGBT characters or themes:

ALA's Rainbow Blog-LGBT picture books, MG books, and YA books: http://glbtrt.ala.org/rainbowbooks/

Diversity in YA-Young adult novels with LGBT and other characters under the "diversity" umbrella: http://www.diversityinya.com/

Gay YA-blog and a reading list: http://www.gayya.org/

Queer YA-lots of book reviews: http://daisyporter.org/queerya/

I'm Here. I'm Queer. What the Hell do I read?
-recommended reading for kids and teens, categorized by L, G, B, T, ensemble casts, LGBT parents, etc. Very thorough! Plus other interesting news in the blog: http://www.leewind.org/

And other sorts of fiction:

The Torch Online
-fantasy books and shows and movies, from an LGBT perspective/LGBT-focused: http://thetorchonline.com/

After Ellen books section-recent lesbian focused book reviews: http://www.afterellen.com/columns/across_the_page

After Elton books section-recent gay focused book reviews: http://www.afterelton.com/more/book_reviews
 

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Do any of these resources (or others) give information about what industries/locations trans characters are likely to experience discrimination in, in modern times?
 
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National Center for Transgender Equality

The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.
See especially About Transgender People