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I wrote an aro short comedy story :)

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Free (mostly academic) aro theory resources

On Amatonormativity

Amatonormativity, Aromanticism, and What Defines a Relationship - Rilee Granger

Amatonormativity in the Law: An Introduction - Silver Flight

"Allonormativity and Compulsory Sexuality" (chapter 6 of Encyclopedia of Queer Studies in Education) - Stephanie Anne Shelton

'I Dont Want To be a Playa No More': An Exploration of the Denigrating effects of 'Player' as a Stereotype Against African American Polyamorous Men - Justin L. Clardy

On Relationship Anarchy

The short instructional manifesto for relationship anarchy - Andie Nordgren

The Relationship Anarchy website

Thinking Relationship Anarchy from a Queer Feminist Approach - Roma De las Heras Gómez

Beyond romantic love – an analysis of how the dilemma of closeness vs. autonomy is handled in relationship anarchy discourse - Ricardo Guillén

The Ethics of Relationship Anarchy - Ole Martin Moen

On community

Examining aromantic and asexual inclusion in queer-serving organizations - based on Lauren Lichty's work

Exploring Aromanticism Through an Online Qualitative Investigation With the Aromantic Community: “Freeing, Alienating, and Utterly Fantastic” - James Fowler et al.

Community Listening Sessions with Aromantic People: Summary and Recommendations Report

Aurea Aro Census

Sexuality, romantic orientation, and masculinity: Men as underrepresented in asexual and aromantic communities - Hannah Tessler

On QueerPlatonic Relationships

Queerplatonic Zucchinis: A Short Primer - Omnes and Nihil (unsure)

Queering the Nuclear Family - Katie Linder

Queer(ing) consensual nonmonogamies, queering therapy: queer intimacy, kinship, and experiences of CNM in LGBTQIA+ lives - Christian Klesse et al.

On intersectionality

Intimacy and Desire Through the Lens of an Aro-Ace Woman of Color

Being Aroflux & Black - Kimberley Butler

Transitioning into Aromanticism as a Trans Student - Amethyst

Existing and Defying Stereotypes as an A-spec Disabled Person - Sapphire Crimson Claw

A Reflection on the March Carnival of Aros (several testimonies by aros of color and non-cis/non-het aros are linked in this article)

Other aro-related interesting reads

New Dimensions, New Directions: Asexualities and Aromanticism in the 21st Century - Megan Carroll et al.

Enriching the Story: Asexuality and Aromanticism in Literature - Adrienne Whisman

The Importance of Representation for Lesser-Known Sexual Identities on the Example of Asexuality and Aromanticism - Jasmin Kiechle

Experiences of Italian Asexual and Aromantic Individuals in Healthcare Settings: from Explicitly Aggressive to Affirming Interactions

Other lists of aro-related ressources (not all sources listed in these are free though)

by Aurea

The Asexuality and Aromanticism Bibliography

If you know of any other free ressource about aromanticism please consider adding to this list

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Made a thing :3

Was my first time doing anything like this, so it’s like. Not too good. But it’s fine for a first try. I like it.

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Unbury the Bones by Coyote J.M. Edwards

Luck is NOT on their side. When a series of bizarre coincidences leaves a man bleeding out in an alleyway, the Ember Guard call on their secret weapon: a takeout-fueled nonbinary vampire and their werewolf partner who's more puppy than beast. Grim knows Embervein like they know their own skeleton -- a little too well. They may have a knack for sorting out the arcane, but their freak ability to see every body's bony insides has left Grim hiding from the one thing they really crave. If they can’t learn to accept their unique talents -- and the friendship of a good wolf -- how will they be able solve this mystery before someone else gets hurt...or worse? The Ember Bones novellas feature an honest depiction of platonic intimacy, thrilling mysteries, and happy endings galore. Sink your teeth into this cozy modern fantasy.

Promotion length: Unknown

Markets available: Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Gumroad, Kobo, Author website

Link to book: https://shop.cozyote.com/products/unbury-the-bones-ebook

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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!! Specifically HAPPY PRIDE TO MY FELLOW A-SPECS!!!

The Lil' A-Spec guys are now available as Pins, Stickers (Regular, Transparent, Glossy and Holographic) and Magnets!

If you want to represent your own identity, gift one to a friend, or if you just want to support a fellow A-Spec artist, consider buying one on my Redbubble!

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Demon King's Gardener Series by Rori Thornton

Demon King Jurao returns from his successful thirty-year Union Campaign and discovers something amiss - the castle gardens have a secret caretaker. Using his authority over the sentient plants, he discovers the gardener is... a human! But after hearing the man out, Jurao decides to appoint Braelin as the official Royal Gardener for all his hard work. Now he just needs to figure out why everyone seems to believe he is romantically interested in the human...

This is an ongoing series with two aroace protagonists. Chapters are available at Royal Road, ScribbleHub, and Tapas, but completed seasons are available as novellas.

Promotion length: Unknown

Markets available: All of the books are available for free at Smashwords. Individual books may be free elsewhere.

Link to books: https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/85476

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Elite Hunter by Alexandra Gardner

Orin Black has a secret: He’s in love with his best friend. The problem? Rin’s closeted, and Luc’s aromantic and ace. Rin’s never seen Luc show interest in anyone in their eight years of friendship, so he doesn’t want to rock the boat… …until he does. Lucas Kelly wishes he could read Rin’s mind. Since their kiss last weekend—Luc’s first kiss—his best friend has been avoiding him. Now Luc is left with questions, and it doesn’t seem like Rin’s going to give him answers anytime soon. One thing’s for certain, though: He wants to give this a chance—if only Rin would stop ducking him at every turn. But budding romance will have to wait. The infamous Sibyl of legend is on the loose, causing mayhem in her wake, and if Luc can’t stop her, Rin will—or die trying. *** Content Warning Set in the Light of Chaos universe, Born Elementals is a dark urban fantasy series, injected with high stakes, action, and danger. These series are sometimes graphic, gruesome, and grim, and are not for the faint of heart. More often than not, they end in cliffhangers without resolution. While you will find humor, shenanigans, and strong bonds of friendship and family ties, these series do NOT contain “happy” endings. In Elite Hunter, you can expect: Violence Descriptions of mild- to severe injuries On-page death Resulting emotional trauma While characters do experience various degrees of loss, this universe is one of time, space, and dimensions. To anyone starting the Chaos Universe with the Born Elementals series, please note that there is the existence of the Dead World, where characters will continue their journeys in future books. Every end is a new beginning, giving characters the opportunity to defy the Fates and shape the destiny of the universe as they know it. Step into the World of Chaos and dare to defy fate. Stay tuned to see all six Born Elemental characters in future books in the Light of Chaos series.

Promotion length: Unknown

Markets available: Amazon

Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTKQFT4Q

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EXPIRED - Until the Last Petal Falls by Viano Oniomoh

Cosy, sweet, and intimate, Until the Last Petal Falls is a character-driven Nigerian queerplatonic retelling of Beauty and the Beast. When Eru was eleven years old, he met an unforgettable boy. Only a few weeks after, he forgot all about that boy. Ten years later, after his parents’ sudden deaths, all Eru wants is to find a way out of the village he was supposed to leave behind, and escape the abuse of his grieving grandmother. When he receives a summons from Able Mummy, the wife of the High Chief, it seems all of his prayers have been answered. Able Mummy needs his help. But she and the High Chief have a secret. Once Eru uncovers the truth, he finds that the fate of the village, and that of the boy he’d been made to forget, could lie solely in his hands.

Promotion length: Until Wednesday, June 4th

Markets available: Amazon

Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Until-Last-Petal-Falls-Queerplatonic-ebook/dp/B0DKKPQD7B

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Loving Lee by Cozy Dubois

When the quiet audio tech meets the magnetic new drag queen, their fling feels inevitable. But far more than their hearts could break. Considering he never expected to make it to adulthood, the life Lee Jones has cobbled together is surprisingly fine. His audio tech job at a gay bar is steady, and his chosen family—Tara, Sunny, and Blanche—is ride-or-die. Deep down, he wishes anyone wanted him for more than a casual fling, but he’ll take what he can get. Picking up the pieces of his old life after giving up on chasing fame in New York, Antonio Flores settles for performing drag at Confession for the sake of stability. Fresh out of rehab is a terrible time to be crushing on anyone, but the charming beefcake in the booth is irresistible! But the fragile equilibrium of Lee’s family crumbles as their emotional rock falls for Antonio. The tough but fragile Tara falters when Lee’s newfound happiness doesn't include her. Without Lee to rein in her impulses, Sunny pushes the soft-hearted Blanche into a clandestine relationship that threatens their friendship. Lee helps keep his demons at bay, but Antonio’s bad habits could yet-again sabotage the best part of his life. As his family falls apart and the fairytale stops being easy, Lee sees the end of their relationship in every minor conflict. Is their relationship worth jeopardizing everything good in their lives?

Promotion length: Until June 6th, 2025

Markets available: Multiple stores

Link to book: https://books2read.com/u/mZ2Nwl

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red nebula: the secret third thing by nebula and red

A 54-page zine (excluding covers) by two queer friends (red & nebula) about labels, relationships, and breaking the platonic/romantic binary. Files include a readable PDF, a printable PDF (double-sided for a quarter US letter size zine), and a text only txt file. The cover is in color and the inside is in black and white.

Promotion length: Permanently free/pay what you can

Markets available: itch.io

Link to zine: https://nebulagalaxy.itch.io/red-nebula-1

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EXPIRED - Rivals with Benefits: Aromantic Sapphic Fencing Erotica by Alix Nicoud

After an intense training session, Aris and Diane, long-time rivals and long-time... something, find themselves alone in the locker room. The rivalry that sparked on the piste fuels a different kind of fire between them. Aris, eternal second, yearns to satisfy the champion but Diane only wants to see another side of her rival. Rival with Benefits is an explicit story between two fencers, one bisexual and one aromantic nonbinary lesbian.

Promotion length: Unknown

Markets available: Amazon

Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Rivals-Benefits-Aromantic-Sapphic-Fencing-ebook/dp/B0DBJ6MJ6F

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It's Aromantic Visibility Day!

The following previously featured books are still free and have aromantic characters:

@aroworlds has written many, many stories with aromantic protagonists. Most of hir characters are allo-aro, with a wide variety of sexual orientations. Hir website is here: https://aroworlds.com/fiction/

Unbury the Bones by Coyote J.M. Edwards - aromantic protagonist, sexuality not specified

Elite Hunter by Alexandra Gardener - aroace protagonist

Demon King's Gardener series by Rori Thornton - two aroace protagonists in an eventual romantic and sexual relationship

I'll be posting some free books with aromantic characters today to celebrate. However, since it's also Pride month and there's still a lot of limited-time free books, I'll also be posting some non-aromantic books that will no longer be free soon.

I'll tag today's aromantic books with #aromantic books, like usual. That's also a great tag to look through to find other books with aro characters!

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ZINE!! No Thank You: Understanding AroAce Identities"—Now Available! 💚🤍💜

Hey everyone! 🧃

I’m excited to share my new zine: "No Thank You: Understanding AroAce Identities"

This is a 35-page informational zine about aromantic and asexual identities—exploring what they mean, how they overlap, and their place in the broader queer spectrum. It’s designed to be quick and easy to digest, with simple explanations, fun visuals, and even a few jokes to keep things light. It’s perfect for those who are questioning or want to share a clear, accessible intro to these identities with others.

Available now as a downloadable PDF for $5.00. Note: This is the digital version—physical copies are available through Microcosm Publishing if you want the full printed experience!

I hope this zine can help spark understanding, share a few laughs, and support the ace and aro communities in the process.

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Zine: Aro-Ace coded characters 🦔

That’s my opiniooooon

1. Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)

2. Jo March (Little Women)

3. Alice Kingsleigh (Alice in Wonderland)

4. Wednesday Addams (Wednesday)

5. Barbie (Barbie)

6. Bruno Madrigal (Encanto)

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Pride flag cryptid carousel pins are up in my shop! Still working on backerkit orders getting shipped, there’s just a lot to get down to the post office.

https://violetmagician.etsy.com

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Aro Books For Pride

Something I've noticed through the years, is that straight and queer people alike often have a tendency to forget about a specific queer identity: aromanticism.

Sometimes it's misunderstood, sometimes it's confused with asexuality, and sometimes it's ignored and/or erased.

This pride month, 23 authors have come together to gather their works and offer them at a discounted price to celebrate aromantic representation from all over the spectrum.

Whether it's to read them during pride month or the rest of the year, by buying this bundle you can get yourself tons of books while also  supporting indie authors directly during a time when every little bit of support and community counts more than anything.

Get 23 books for $15, or get all 36 books for $20.

NOTE: this is a bundle that also incudes 18+ content intended for an adult audience.

If this is your first time hearing of the term aromanticism, or if you've heard about it before but are confused about what exactly it is and/or how it differs from asexuality, here's lots of cool resources (and also, my own beginner guide I made some time ago).

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🏹 BO & ARO 🗡️

This dynamic duo are the stars of a short full-colour comic I worked on with the writer of the Fantasy High webtoon, which is exclusively available as part of Lifeline Comics' latest LGBTQ+ comic anthology, “Aces & Aros”! The Kickstarter is live until June 27 2025 and is absolutely jam packed with goodies, including digital editions, softcover & hardback print editions, pins, bundles, and a ton of top notch queer stories!

💚🤍🩶🖤 Go show the Kickstarter some love! 🖤🩶🤍💜