I spent most of August chasing my tail (RWNZ conferences will do that to you). Now that I’ve got some time to catch up, I wanted to point you towards the Rainbow Gold Reviews blog. In response to President Trump’s actions, they decided to host a week long event highlighting trans authors and books with trans characters. They got such an overwhelming response the event extended into two weeks—two weeks of guest posts, interviews, book reviews and giveaways. Sadly, I’ve left this too long for the giveaways I’m sure, but I highly recommend checking out the event.
I’ve already highlighted Elliot Cooper’s contribution, but there are some very cool contributions. I love the honesty of Jenn Polish’s Transition on Trains: On Being a Non-binary Author, and in Victor Alexander’s interview. I’m in there too. Gatsby, a side character in The Wing Commander’s Curse, happens to be trans—and happens to be serving in the military. Timely! Honestly though, I think I gained more than I gave. Reading the guest posts and interviews challenged me. I’m in awe of the honesty and courage of these very talented authors.
In order of posts, earliest through latest:
L.A. Witt: Having her Back. Book Review by Dana.
Jeff Adams: The Inspiration behind Hat trick Book 3: Penalty Shot.
Francis Gideon: A Winter in Rome. Book Review by Eloreen.
Jay Northcote: Interview and Starting From Scratch: Book Review by Bethany.
Aidan Wayne: Grounded. Book Review by Wendy.
Missy Welsh: Why I Wrote a Romance Featuring a Transman.
Joe Cosentino: Books of Inclusion.
Christopher Hawthorne Moss: A Fine Bromance. Book Review by Dana.
Jenn Polish: Transition on Trains.
Elliot Cooper: Are Your Books Trans Enough?
G.R. Lyons: Life in Transition.
Allan Hunter: Identifying as Genderqueer rather than Transgender
Fifi Frost: Trans-trap. Book Review by Wendy
Anna Martin: Guest Post. The Impossible Boy: Book Review by Bethany.
Francis Gideon: Hopeless Romantic. Book Review by Dana
Books After Dark. 