#Trans representation by trans author

[buggre-alle-this-for-a-larke]

I’ve finally got around to posting the second part of my Trans!Remus and Tonks fanfic!

So if you want to read about Remus and Tonks being trans icons and living life during HBP, you can check it out here: 

The World We Break - Vaguely_Downwards

Rating: M

“Sequel to The World We Build.

Following Sirius' death, Remus and Tonks find their lives spiralling out of control as the war gets darker by the day. Can they hold on to everything they've built, or will the war break them too?

Canon compliant, set during HBP.”

[brandyschillace]

The Forgotten History of the World’s First Transgender Clinic

I finished the first round of edits on my nonfiction history of trans rights today. It will publish with Norton in 2025, but I decided, because I feel so much of my community is here, to provide a bit of the introduction.

[begin sample]

The Institute for Sexual Sciences had offered safe haven to homosexuals and those we today consider transgender for nearly two decades. It had been built on scientific and humanitarian principles established at the end of the 19th century and which blossomed into the sexology of the early 20th. Founded by Magnus Hirschfeld, a Jewish homosexual, the Institute supported tolerance, feminism, diversity, and science. As a result, it became a chief target for Nazi destruction: “It is our pride,” they declared, to strike a blow against the Institute. As for Magnus Hirschfeld, Hitler would label him the “most dangerous Jew in Germany.”6 It was his face Hitler put on his antisemitic propaganda; his likeness that became a target; his bust committed to the flames on the Opernplatz. You have seen the images. You have watched the towering inferno that roared into the night. The burning of Hirschfeld’s library has been immortalized on film reels and in photographs, representative of the Nazi imperative, symbolic of all they would destroy. Yet few remember what they were burning—or why.

Magnus Hirschfeld had built his Institute on powerful ideas, yet in their infancy: that sex and gender characteristics existed upon a vast spectrum, that people could be born this way, and that, as with any other diversity of nature, these identities should be accepted. He would call them Intermediaries.

Intermediaries carried no stigma and no shame; these sexual and Gender nonconformists had a right to live, a right to thrive. They also had a right to joy. Science would lead the way, but this history unfolds as an interwar thriller—patients and physicians risking their lives to be seen and heard even as Hitler began his rise to power. Many weren’t famous; their lives haven’t been celebrated in fiction or film. Born into a late-nineteenth-century world steeped in the “deep anxieties of men about the shifting work, social roles, and power of men over women,” they came into her own just as sexual science entered the crosshairs of prejudice and hate. The Institute’s own community faced abuse, blackmail, and political machinations; they responded with secret publishing campaigns, leaflet drops, pro-homosexual propaganda, and alignments with rebel factions of Berlin’s literati. They also developed groundbreaking gender affirmation surgeries and the first hormone cocktail for supportive gender therapy.

Nothing like the Institute for Sexual Sciences had ever existed before it opened its doors—and despite a hundred years of progress, there has been nothing like it since. Retrieving this tale has been an exercise in pursuing history at its edges and fringes, in ephemera and letters, in medal texts, in translations. Understanding why it became such a target for hatred tells us everything about our present moment, about a world that has not made peace with difference, that still refuses the light of scientific evidence most especially as it concerns sexual and reproductive rights.

[end sample]

I wanted to add a note here: so many people have come together to make this possible. Like Ralf Dose of the Magnus-Hirschfeld-Gesellschaft (Magnus Hirschfeld Archive), Berlin, and Erin Reed, American journalist and transgender rights activist—Katie Sutton, Heike Bauer. I am also deeply indebted to historian, filmmaker and formative theorist Susan Stryker for her feedback, scholarship, and encouragement all along the way. And Laura Helmuth, editor of Scientific American, whose enthusiasm for a short article helped bring the book into being. So many LGBTQ+ historians, archivists, librarians, and activists made the work possible, that its publication testifies to the power of the queer community and its dedication to preserving and celebrating history. But I ALSO want to mention you, folks here on tumblr who have watched and encouraged and supported over the 18 months it took to write it (among other books and projects). @neil-gaiman has been especially wonderful, and @always-coffee too: thank you.

The support of this community has been important as I’ve faced backlash in other quarters. Thank you, all.

NOTE: they are attempting to rebuild the lost library, and you can help: https://magnus-hirschfeld.de/archivzentrum/archive-center/

[liberaljane]

stories about queer people and kids matter

Digital illustration of a Black trans man writing in a blue journal. His jacket has a trans pride pin, chains and spikes. In the front pocket is a small yellow canary. As he writes, a rainbow forms behind him leading to an open book with scribbles. There's text that reads, 'queer stories save lives.'

[b-a-pigeon]

As you might expect from a couple of queer indie authors, Fell & I are going hard on the sales and promotions for Pride Month! I'll try to summarize as succinctly as possible, and remember that you can always click the links for a full synopsis ;)

Are you in the mood for...

✨ An emotional, reflective gay fantasy romance following a werewolf cowboy whose family takes in an amnesiac vampire? Fell's debut novel, Both Sides of the Moon, is on sale! You can buy a paperback for $11.99 & the ebook is on Countdown Sale June 3-7, starting at $0.99!

✨ A short and sweet sapphic contemporary fantasy read? My novella Worm in a Jar is pay what you want on Gumroad all month, so you can download it free if you'd like!

✨ A not-romantic fantasy novel with queer trans protagonists, about a demon and a demon hunter who must team up to prevent an imprending wave of violence? Our upcoming collab, Hierarchy of the Unseen, comes out June 21! It's up for preorder now, and available as an ARC on Netgalley :)

✨ The above, and also deals and/or supporting queer trans authors? This month, we're running a special offer on Patreon: all new & current patrons starting at the $4 tier will receive a free paperback of HotU (in addition to the ebook downloads, early access to our work, behind-the-scenes exclusives, and more already offered to patrons)!

✨ Finding more queer indies to support? Check out Pride SFF Reads & Read LGBTQ Authors on Bookfunnel!

I'll post about these individually in the coming weeks, but just wanted to throw it all out there at once 🖤 Reblogs appreciated! Thank you all for your support!

[sentinels-and-spellcasters]

Hello!

I am a new author who is working on my first book. I dont have alot of friends irl so id like to share and get feedback on my work.

Some stuff you should know about my story :p

♡ High fantasy with heavy romance elements.

♡ Multiple perspectives including those of an antagonist. 

♡ a fully (i hope) fleshed out magic system 

♡ A trans girl protagonist (because i've been able to find exactly 0 fantasy adventure books with a trans-fem as the love interest let alone the protagonist)

♡ Animal sidekick 

♡ Smut 0_o 

Basic Synopsis:

In a realm divided between those with magic and those without, a long-held grudge ignites. Seeking retribution for past wrongs, a powerful figure leads a magi uprising against non-magi society. Amidst the clash, loyalties are tested, alliances form, and a looming battle threatens to shatter the kingdom's fragile peace.

Ive always dreamed of being an author. I really enjoy fantasy books but most lack proper trans rep. I hope i can be the of the people. 

[noahhawthorneauthor]

I am finalizing Matsdotter and Adrastus this week! Which means I'll be pretty quiet, so to make up for it I present: 60 books which are organized by ✨vibes.✨

You've got tragic and messed up gays. (Red Rising isn't gay, but you can only hate him so much before it gets a little gay)

You've got the paranormal and/or mystery gay disasters.

You've got the I'm figuring things out queers.

You've got the what the f*ck did I just read horror babes. (Who are, you guessed it, queer)

You've got kids versus gender and/or neurodivergencies.

You've got queer witches finding themselves, and love.

You've got gorgeous worlds cheering on even more beautiful romances.

You've got people who will do anything for those they love, no matter the distance.

You've got epic stories with stabby characters, and a lot of sailing.

You've got the mutants, the weirdos who know they have to break things to truly fix them.

[dizzy-izzy-in-a-tizzy]

scorching hot take but majority voices can and should be able to write about marginalized people in good faith, end of fucking story.

as long as they come from a place of respect and are willing to learn from their mistakes, I couldn't give a shit if they mess up.

I'm just happy they wrote about me and fucking tried; even if they didn't get it right, the next person will know that much better. the next person might have been inspired by their attempt in the first place.

secondary take: trying to cancel people over their mistakes hurts representation.

you can point out the mistake, but the moment it becomes a "moral issue" that they fucking tried, please shut up forever.

your incessant whining that someone got something wrong and how that means they're a turbobigot from planet godwin only makes it profoundly less likely anyone will stick their neck out to attempt representation again.

please shut up forever.

[risetherivermoon]

sometimes it does make me sad that cis allies sometimes feel like they cant write about trans characters because they think they'll fuck it up or not present it well enough- because i get not wanting to offend anyone, but you can just educate yourself on the topic and get input on how to write about a trans person from trans people

trust me it helps to normalize this kind of thing, don't go into writing or presenting a character who is transgender without throughly educating yourself on the topic and how to make good representation, but dont be scared of writing about someone who is different than you just because its something unfamiliar to you. MAKE it familiar to you, ASK trans people about representation, TALK to trans people about their experiences, READ stories about trans character written by trans authors- theres so many different ways to do so and go about it, BE OPEN TO FEEDBACK!!!

being trans will not become something "of the norm" if its only trans people writing about it

[franklyn-newt]

Made a little graphic to show the rep featured in Synthetic Sea!

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[brandyschillace]

I’m copy-editing my book on the first #LGBTQ (gay/ #trans) rights movement, circa 1900-1933. It begins with hope for a new century. It ends with Nazis. And it looks like 2000-2023, with an election to determine if our remaining ten years will bend toward justice or #fascism. INTERMEDIARIES, May 2025

The book tracks 4 things, which intersect in ways profound and political. 1. discovery of hormones and the idea that “sex” was a moving target 2. discovery of genes and subsequent rise of eugenics 3. The first gay rights movement 4. A campaign against women, gays and Jews that became Nazi fascism.

It required deep dive into Berlin archives, which occurred in the midst of covid and Russian invasion of Ukraine. It meant translating and hunting down ephemera, it required the good offices of many researchers, academic and non academic, to help compile the most comprehensive and accurate account

It saw the retrieval of a lost story—that of Dora Richter, the first to ever undergo gender affirmation surgery—and then! The discovery that she did not die in the Nazi purge. She is—was—remains: the girl who lived. (Take that, JKR.) It has been the hardest book I’ve ever written. I spent more than my first advance just gathering all the resources, I went quite literally into debt for it. But I hope it will also be the best book I’ve written so far.

[silentghostboy]

P R I D E 🏳️‍🌈

[not-aurii]

okay so, i have an idea for a webtoon, but im deadly scared of putting myself out there sO

WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED ON A WEBTOON WITH:

1920s aesthetic/ setting

Everyone is gay cuz I said so

A blind & trans serial killer as the antagonist & love interest

A queer mafia counselor as the MC

Supernatural & Fae shenanigans later on

Enemies to lovers with a tad of catholic symbolism (cuz i have religious trauma)

"We can't be together, you're a man!" "...I appreciate the trans allyship but this is getting kinda ridiculous"

Overthrowing the Mafia's head as a (found) family bonding activity

2 sapphic side couples (that I'd heavily consider giving side stories to, if shit goes well)

yea, I think those are the major selling points!!

OH also, there would be a few TW (it is a mafia/serial killer romance after all, tis bound to have a few cw), HOWEVER: there will be no dub-con or non-con scenes.

Thought i should point this out as a selling point, since I cannot seem to find a good darker-themed story without it

So worry not!! if this idea does leave my head, it will be all consensual shit!! even if the consensual shit is a bit very kinky cuz they're both kinky mfs

[louisfruit]

I'm not very far into "the borrow a boyfriend club" but so far I'm convinced it's just queer Ouran high-school host club. In ouran the main character is a girl pretending to be a boy, in this book the main character is a trans guy, in both media the club's members are introduced as archetypes girls might like and in both cases the MC ends up falling in love with the club leader

[noahhawthorneauthor]

I'm Noah, and I write queer fantasy books with disabled and/or neurodivergent characters.

The Eternal Machine was my debut book, the first in an epic and dark steampunk fantasy series. ⚔️🏴‍☠️

Phantom and Rook is a cozy urban fantasy, and the first one I went 'all out' with. I also have special news about this one. 🏳️‍🌈✨

The Rebel Foxes is the last book I released, and it's the first one under my new trans af pen name, Noah Hawthorne. It's a standalone in an interconnected dark fantasy punk series. 🔥🏳️‍⚧️

My website is here, and you can subscribe to the Crew of Misfits and get free novellas here.

[thereadingchallengechallenge]

Quick Review: Kings, Queens and In-Betweens by Tanya Boteju Rating: 5/5

This is so queer and unique and fun and I don't know why more people haven't read it??? If you've ever wanted to read a book about a baby drag king, find yourself a copy of this!

There's a disaster lesbian, a questioning trans girl, the fiercest and friendliest of drag queens and great things to hear about the complexities of friendship, family and forgiveness. And a really cute dog.

[desdasiwrites]

Happy tdov! 🏳️‍⚧️

Here's a few books recs for the occasion