Does having an LGBT main character downsize a number of readers or become less popular than fantasy book with a straight main character?
If you don't make it completely about him or her being an LGBT character, there shouldn't be an issue. Unless of course it's a specifically an LGBT story, like a romance or erotica or something. If the story doesn't hinge on the LGBT status of the character, then he's just your MC and your hero. Or at least that's the way I see it.
Does having an LGBT main character downsize a number of readers or become less popular than fantasy book with a straight main character?
Write your story, write it well, and don't worry about what people are going to react to. If you try to guess, you'll be wrong anyway.
That's . . . interesting.
Why is it an issue to have a queer character in a novel? Why is it any different from having a straight or Swedish or Nigerian or Catholic or even a Walloon?
It's not like it's a new thing.
Does having an LGBT main character downsize a number of readers or become less popular than fantasy book with a straight main character?
I will admit to laughing at this, because I suspect it's true.While there are many (white heterosexual men) who somehow blow a fuse every time someone they are expected to relate to isn't a white heterosexual man, I think it's safe to say that they don't often open a book.
Anyway, I'm sure someone will be offended, but most that would probably aren't the same people that would read your book. So if being gay is just a part of your character's personality, then I say don't worry about.
If it's a major part of your plot, then I'd say that's where you need to tread a bit more carefully. If it's a story about discrimination, for example, then you'll want to do your research and maybe even find a gay person to beta read for you. I would also suggest having at least a few heterosexual characters who aren't idiots, because as a straight person I'll admit I've gotten annoyed at lgbt people that hate heterosexuals.
I think now is the perfect time for a book like yours. Publishers are actively looking for LGBT books, and they have fewer to choose from than books with only straight characters. Good luck to you.Does having an LGBT main character downsize a number of readers or become less popular than fantasy book with a straight main character?
I didn't laugh. I thought it was prejudicial.I will admit to laughing at this, because I suspect it's true. . .
I was also intrigued by that.I'm already interested because you mentioned "bi-sexual elf Liukan". You'll gain more readers than lose them, I'm sure. Yu
While there are many (white heterosexual men) who somehow blow a fuse every time someone they are expected to relate to isn't a white heterosexual man, I think it's safe to say that they don't often open a book.