Edie here. This is a difficult post to share and was difficult for Cyle to write. However, we cannot hide our heads in the sand when it comes to these issues. How we choose to address them (or not) in our writing is a personal matter. But we must stay informed. Please read this post with this in mind and share your thanks to Cyle for being brave enough to address this issue.
2018 Emerging Publishing Trends Aro/Ace
by Cyle Young @CyleYoung
2018 Emerging Publishing Trends Aro/Ace
by Cyle Young @CyleYoung
Following the overall
cultural sway of 2017, the publishing industry-at-large made a heavy push for
LGBTQIA+ characters and authors. This trend was a continuation of 2015-2016
initiatives that began at a large number of publishing houses and imprints.
But every trend doesn’t last
forever. Companies are still searching for diversity amongst their stories and
authors, but 2018 has seen a significant foray in Aro/Ase characters, plots,
and authors. This is not a new concept as some favorite characters in popular
culture and media are generally recognized to be Aro/Ase. Some of the more well-known characters
associated with Aro/Ase are Queen Elsa (Frozen), Sheldon Cooper (Big Bang
Theory), and the doctors from Dr. Who. Many of J.K. Rowling’s character in
Harry Potter also display some Aro/Ase characteristics.s
