As we approach the midway point of the Flirting with the Zodiac series, let's take a look at the world that connects the books.
Flirting with the Zodiac and the Colonial Dialectic
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Lions Will Tame Leopards Preview
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A leopard might not be able to change his spots, but that doesn't mean Nix isn't going to try. Read Chapter 1 of Lions Will Tame Leopards now!
Line in the Sand: What Separates Platonic and Romantic Love?
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When it comes to Western media, romantic love takes precedence. But what of platonic love? Can we even separate the two of them?
Who Is M/M Romance For?
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Every now and then, we get into a debate about who can or should be writing m/m romance. A lot of cishet women right it, and not a few gay men feel pushed out by this trend. How can we balance this? The answer probably isn't more gatekeeping.
Exploring Polyamory in Lions Will Tame Leopards
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Lions Will Tame Leopards, Book 5 of the Zodiac series, features a polyamorous lion pride. Here's why that was fun to explore.
That Familiar Summer Heat: July Update
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It's July! We're already halfway through 2021. Here's a look at how things are going at Ficsation and what to expect in the next 6 months.
Why Do We Love ABO So Much?
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Love it or hate it, there's no denying ABO or "omegaverse" has made a splash in PNR and fanfic. Why the heck is it so popular?
Asexuality as a Threat to Society: The Roots of Acephobia
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Some parts of the queer community reject asexuality as "queer enough." Yet asexuality is actually more of a threat to the heteronormative order than most would care to admit.
Resisting the Bi/Pansexuality Script
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Why are bi and pansexual people so misunderstood or told to "pick a side"? It has a lot to do with the balance of power in our society.
Can Romance and Sci-Fi Co-exist?
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Someone said romance doesn't belong in science fiction. But sci-fi and romance are more tangled up than most would like to admit.
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