transhanniday

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Telling Hugh Dancy about trans masc Will and more...

As some of you already know by now, I went to Boston Fanexpo this past weekend for another stop on the unofficial Hannibal 2024 Reunion Tour.

I had planned to do autographs on the Friday before the Hannibal panel and had brought some gifts for Hugh which included a copy of Adapt. Evolve. Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal, which I compiled and edited last year. I also got him to sign my own copy (above).

It all moved quite quickly, but I did have the chance to explain that it's a volume by and about trans, non-binary, and genderqueer Fannibals that includes art, fics, essays, and personal pieces. He seemed intrigued and I said I hope he'd have the chance to read it and that the art isn't explicit/sexual but some of the fics are - he laughed and said he appreciated the warning.

It was all quite the whirlwind, especially after coming all the way from the UK, so I was absolutely mortified when I remembered the next morning that I had talked with a few trans Fannibals who had specifically asked me to let him know that he/Will is a trans icon. So I went back up to see him again on the Saturday morning when it wasn't too busy (and get more stuff signed) and this is what happened:

[I wrote notes down right after so this is as close an account I can get without having filmed it!].

Me: I saw you yesterday Hugh: I remember (smiley-friendly) Me: I gave you a book Hugh: I remember (smiley-friendly) Me: well, I forgot to tell you. A few trans Fannibals reached out to me to tell you that Will is a trans icon to them and we all love you for it. Hugh was surprised (in a nice way) and I was pretty much going to walk away then - job done and feeling like time for me to stop bothering Hugh lol. But before I could walk away he sort of held out his hand to stop me and said something along the lines of - I don't mean this in a disrespectful way, don't take it the wrong way... I'm genuinely curious- I get that it can be about identity- but what is the connection to Will and being trans? Luckily - my essay in the book is exactly about how Will can be read as trans, so I sort of gave him a summary of that. I explained that (obviously) both Will and Hannibal can be read as queer, and that - especially as both characters have dominant masculine and feminine traits, it's also easy to read them both as trans or in some way genderqueer. He was nodding and agreeing, so I further explained that with Hannibal, he is fully formed - he's already whatever he is - which Hugh also agreed with. But that Will is still becoming, still transitioning and therefore can be more relatable to trans fans who see that journey in themselves. So although it's not necessarily the same journey - there is enough to it that it resonates with trans people. I said that in the show there is also the added bonus of Will being seen and accepted for who he is, just as trans people wish to be. He was nodding along and agreeing with me and then he thanked me for explaining that. It was pretty quiet previously but I'd been there a few minutes so the queue was building up a little but he was so focused on me - so genuinely intent on hearing what I had to say and learning more. SO I CARRIED ON. (lols) I explained to him that it goes further than the show, that we have found a community in the fandom and that many trans people have a catalyst in their life that sparks their journey - like Will had in his friendship with Hannibal. For us it might be a person, an event, or even a TV show. I explained how the fandom are so supportive of trans people - that we are SEEN. That I for one wouldn't have been able to afford top surgery without the kind donations of Fannibals back when I was not in a good place (mentally or financially). That we all help each other and for some of us that has been life-saving. He did the hand on heart thing and said "wow" and was clearly moved. I said to him that so much of this is in the book, that I completely understand if he doesn't want to read the fanfic, but I really hope that he will at least read each of the personal pieces - that each of the fics and art also have a little write up from their creator about what the show and/or fandom has meant to them and their gender journey - how important this has been in our lives. He repeated a couple of times that he would definitely read it. I thanked him and he held out his hand and gave me the most genuine hand shake I've had in my life.

I want to really stress here how much this was instigated by Hugh. That he really wanted to know more and understand and didn't even look at the slowly growing queue but was instead intently focused on knowing more about the trans Fannibals and about why this show and the characters mean so much to us.

I then went off and spoke with a few Fannibal friends in the queue before getting around the corner to another Fannibal friend and having a bit of an emotional moment/breakdown. I can't even explain how grateful I am that he gave me the opportunity to explain all this to him. And I was especially glad I got to tell that Will is a trans icon because I'd have felt terrible if I'd have not done that after people had asked!! Thank you for trusting me to pass that message on for you!

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I know for many of you Adapt. Evolve. Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal might have gone a little under the radar. So here is some more about that >>

It was compiled last year for Trans Hanni Day, edited by Max Turner of (and in conjunction with) A Coup of Owls Press - and published under Max's ACoO imprint.

It features essays, personal pieces, fanart and fanfic by and about trans, non-binary, genderqueer and otherwise non-cis Fannibals.

IT IS FREE TO DOWNLOAD, however we ask that if you do that, please consider donating to one of the linked trans orgs if you can afford to (or a similar organisation/charity of your choice).

It can be purchased on Amazon, however, as the proceeds go to charity, and Amazon only gives royalties, more is earned/given if bought directly via Max's shop.

Dearest trans Fannibals, please know that YOU ARE SEEN!

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Adapt Evolve Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal - Second Edition

Our Kickstarter is over and copies will be posted out soon. It looks amazing and we're excited to get it into our shop!

Given the level of interest we've had both online and at RDC, we will shortly be opening pre-orders on our next batch of books, along with some little extras we are currently finalising!

PLUS! We will be hosting a charity auction of a copy of the second edition signed by Hugh Dancy!

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We do have 5 misprints (see below images) reduced to £10 each (plus P&P). If you are heading to RDC7 this weekend and want to grab one of these there, DM here or bsky before 9am tomorrow BST (Thurs 3rd July). Any remaining will be on sale late July.

It MUST be before 9am tomorrow in order for them to be packed for RDC. Any after that time will not be packed and will need to be posted. Payment can be made in person with cash or via online banking or Paypal.

IT'S HERE!!

The Second Edition of Adapt Evolve Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal is now on sale and free to download via our Linktr - https://linktr.ee/transhanniday

If downloading for free, we do encourage those who are able to make a donation to a trans charity of your choice.

This is a huge volume - just under 300 pages of A4 which includes fiction, non-fiction, art, memes and more!

Due to the print costs, this volume is £31 via amazon.

We should hopefully start selling direct at some point, but the price point will be similar.

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IT'S HERE!!

The Second Edition of Adapt Evolve Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal is now on sale and free to download via our Linktr - https://linktr.ee/transhanniday

If downloading for free, we do encourage those who are able to make a donation to a trans charity of your choice.

This is a huge volume - just under 300 pages of A4 which includes fiction, non-fiction, art, memes and more!

Due to the print costs, this volume is £31 via amazon.

We should hopefully start selling direct at some point, but the price point will be similar.

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Trans allies in the UK STEP UP! We need your help because we don't have the mental or emotional bandwidth to do this alone

Trans Actual have created this guidance to complete the consultation relating to the supreme court ruling that impacts trans rights. 30 June deadline!

Guidance from Trans Actual HERE

Trans Actual are also collecting responses to the EHRC consultation because it seems likely they're going to try and obscure them.

When sending a copy of your response to Trans Actual, it’ll be really helpful to include:

Confirmation EHRC have received your submission

Confirmation you’re happy for us to share your response with government and/or publish extracts

If you’d like your response anonymised

When you've completed the "consultation", please send your answers to TransActual - policy@transactual.org.uk

Further info HERE

Feel free to also email a copy to your MP!

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TEN HOURS LEFT AND ALL STRETCH GOALS REACHED!!

Don't miss out, make sure to pledge for your copy (by post or to pick up at RDC)

KICKSTARTER NOW LIVE!!

This is your chance to order a copy (esp if you want to collect at RDC7) and help support the costs of us sending free copies to our contributors.

You have until the end of May to pledge!

Including all the great art, fics, essays and more contained in the (soon to be unpublished) first edition, we're thrilled to include over 30 new works. With more fics, essays, personal pieces, memes, tattoos and a lot more art. 

Adapt Evolve Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal, second edition, will publish July 2025 and backers have the option to pick up their copy in person at Red Dragon Con 7 in London if attending. 

Stretch Goals: Currently we just have the two pledge options - postage or collection - but should we meet the funding goal we will look into producing stretch goals for everyone such as stickers, bookmarks and postcards. 

No digital copy: There won't be a digital copy available as part of this Kickstarter as we plan to release a digital copy free online the same as the first edition. 

BACK NOW!

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FIVE DAYS LEFT TO PLEDGE and we're only a handful of pledges away from our next stretch goal!!

If the Kickstarter hits £450 every backer will receive a Bryan Fuller would drop kick a transphobe postcard!

KICKSTARTER NOW LIVE!!

This is your chance to order a copy (esp if you want to collect at RDC7) and help support the costs of us sending free copies to our contributors.

You have until the end of May to pledge!

Including all the great art, fics, essays and more contained in the (soon to be unpublished) first edition, we're thrilled to include over 30 new works. With more fics, essays, personal pieces, memes, tattoos and a lot more art. 

Adapt Evolve Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal, second edition, will publish July 2025 and backers have the option to pick up their copy in person at Red Dragon Con 7 in London if attending. 

Stretch Goals: Currently we just have the two pledge options - postage or collection - but should we meet the funding goal we will look into producing stretch goals for everyone such as stickers, bookmarks and postcards. 

No digital copy: There won't be a digital copy available as part of this Kickstarter as we plan to release a digital copy free online the same as the first edition. 

BACK NOW!

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Trans women and other femme identifying Tumblrinas WE NEED YOU!

A little while ago we ran this poll, but we're running it again now with some new/different/better options. If you took this poll before please retake it now!

Background: After polling the Hannibal fandom we found that most trans folk in our fandom are trans men, trans masc, non-binary and genderqueer. So we're curious, what are you ladies up to?

If you're trans woman or femme identifying non-cis person, please respond to our below poll about your hobbies. If you partake in more than one, please just pick the one that you spend most time on.

If you are in fandom/s (does NOT have to be Hannibal fandom) you can feel free to let us know which in the replies or tags if you'd like :)

Do feel free to add in the comments or reply how you identify and more details on your hobbies if you so wish! And please do reply or comment in the comments if your hobby is not listed here.

Please rebagel for bigger sample size whether eligible to answer the poll or not!

Thank you 💖

Note: The fandom option covers creative and non-creative activities, including writing fic, creating fanart, gifs, etc and reading fics. The other options (writing, art, reading, etc) refer to non-fandom related writing, art, reading, etc.

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Trans women and other femme identifying Tumblrinas WE NEED YOU!

A little while ago we ran this poll, but we're running it again now with some new/different/better options. If you took this poll before please retake it now!

Background: After polling the Hannibal fandom we found that most trans folk in our fandom are trans men, trans masc, non-binary and genderqueer. So we're curious, what are you ladies up to?

If you're trans woman or femme identifying non-cis person, please respond to our below poll about your hobbies. If you partake in more than one, please just pick the one that you spend most time on.

If you are in fandom/s (does NOT have to be Hannibal fandom) you can feel free to let us know which in the replies or tags if you'd like :)

Do feel free to add in the comments or reply how you identify and more details on your hobbies if you so wish! And please do reply or comment in the comments if your hobby is not listed here.

Please rebagel for bigger sample size whether eligible to answer the poll or not!

Thank you 💖

Note: The fandom option covers creative and non-creative activities, including writing fic, creating fanart, gifs, etc and reading fics. The other options (writing, art, reading, etc) refer to non-fandom related writing, art, reading, etc.

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16 DAYS LEFT TO PLEDGE and we're only a handful of pledges away from our next stretch goal!!

If the Kickstarter hits £450 every backer will receive a Bryan Fuller would drop kick a transphobe postcard!

KICKSTARTER NOW LIVE!!

This is your chance to order a copy (esp if you want to collect at RDC7) and help support the costs of us sending free copies to our contributors.

You have until the end of May to pledge!

Including all the great art, fics, essays and more contained in the (soon to be unpublished) first edition, we're thrilled to include over 30 new works. With more fics, essays, personal pieces, memes, tattoos and a lot more art. 

Adapt Evolve Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal, second edition, will publish July 2025 and backers have the option to pick up their copy in person at Red Dragon Con 7 in London if attending. 

Stretch Goals: Currently we just have the two pledge options - postage or collection - but should we meet the funding goal we will look into producing stretch goals for everyone such as stickers, bookmarks and postcards. 

No digital copy: There won't be a digital copy available as part of this Kickstarter as we plan to release a digital copy free online the same as the first edition. 

BACK NOW!

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Can't stop thinking about a dream I had recently.

It was all about a new movie coming out featuring a trans masculine character played by Hugh Dancy. And instead of people being up in arms about him not being trans, everyone just nodded and was like "that checks out, def got that trans masc energy."

I woke up and was like... valid, tbf.

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Kickstarter is now fully funded and only one pledge away from the first stretch goal!

Don't forget - if you (or someone you know who is happy to collect on your behalf) is going to Red Dragon Con 7 (RDC7) this July, you can pick up your copy and any stretch goal rewards there!

Check it out now!

KICKSTARTER NOW LIVE!!

This is your chance to order a copy (esp if you want to collect at RDC7) and help support the costs of us sending free copies to our contributors.

You have until the end of May to pledge!

Including all the great art, fics, essays and more contained in the (soon to be unpublished) first edition, we're thrilled to include over 30 new works. With more fics, essays, personal pieces, memes, tattoos and a lot more art. 

Adapt Evolve Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal, second edition, will publish July 2025 and backers have the option to pick up their copy in person at Red Dragon Con 7 in London if attending. 

Stretch Goals: Currently we just have the two pledge options - postage or collection - but should we meet the funding goal we will look into producing stretch goals for everyone such as stickers, bookmarks and postcards. 

No digital copy: There won't be a digital copy available as part of this Kickstarter as we plan to release a digital copy free online the same as the first edition. 

BACK NOW!

[transhanniday]

KICKSTARTER NOW LIVE!!

This is your chance to order a copy (esp if you want to collect at RDC7) and help support the costs of us sending free copies to our contributors.

You have until the end of May to pledge!

Including all the great art, fics, essays and more contained in the (soon to be unpublished) first edition, we're thrilled to include over 30 new works. With more fics, essays, personal pieces, memes, tattoos and a lot more art. 

Adapt Evolve Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal, second edition, will publish July 2025 and backers have the option to pick up their copy in person at Red Dragon Con 7 in London if attending. 

Stretch Goals: Currently we just have the two pledge options - postage or collection - but should we meet the funding goal we will look into producing stretch goals for everyone such as stickers, bookmarks and postcards. 

No digital copy: There won't be a digital copy available as part of this Kickstarter as we plan to release a digital copy free online the same as the first edition. 

BACK NOW!

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Submissions may be closed, but you can still be involved! If you want to order a copy our Kickstarter is just around the corner!!

The KS will give you a chance to pre-order physical copies of the book as well as provide some funds so we can send free copies out to our contributors! Stay tuned!!

Adapt. Evolve. Become.: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBC's Hannibal - SECOND EDITION!

In 2023 we released a fan-led volume of fanworks by and about trans non-binary, genderqueer and otherwise non-cis Fannibals. Now we're back by popular demand, to create a second edition and YOU can be involved!

We've extended submissions! You can now submit until February 28th 2025!

We'd especially love to see more:

Essays

non-fiction

personal pieces

memes

cosplay

fanart

We're still open to fanfic but as we have quite a lot on that front, we'd love to see other types of submissions.

SUBMIT HERE

NBC's Hannibal has resonated with many queer fans, and we know that being in the Hannibal, Hannigram and Hannibal Extended Universe fandom, and the support of Fannibals, has been part of many people's gender identity journeys. We want to capture that in a fandom led volume of non-fiction, featuring essays, creative nonfiction, personal accounts and art.

You may have even seen that Hugh Dancy was gifted a copy and had a very thoughtful conversation about the interpretation of Will Graham as a trans man.

IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT WE URGE YOU TO READ THE EXISTING EDITION FIRST! You can read or download free here!

WHO should submit: Please ONLY SUBMIT IF:

you are aged 18 or over. For the sake of legalities, we are only accepting submissions from those legally considered adults in the region of publication - UK.

you are transgender, non-binary, genderqueer or otherwise non-cis. 

OR you have a close relationship (sibling, partner etc) with someone who is transgender, non-binary, genderqueer or otherwise non-cis.

NB: The reason for the edition of cis creators is as a result of the feedback on the first edition regarding how much it spoke to people who had trans relatives or a trans partner and how it resonated with them and their (often) non-fandom partner/relative. We wanted to give them a chance to voice the impact of the show and fandom on their lives as people with close relationships with trans people.

WHAT submissions do we want:

Fanfiction (100 to 5000 words)

Fanart (including comics)

Personal piece / statement / testimony (pref. under 3000 words)

Creative non-fiction (up to 5000 words)

Essay (up to 5000 words)

Cosplay (photos of yourself in cosplay and/or instructions/tips on how to make trans friendly cosplay)

Other (any form of art, photography or writing not covered here including crafts, memes, playlists???)

Theme:  Via one of the above mediums, we want you to share with us in as much or little detail as you’d like, your journey as a non-cis Fannibal in the Hannibal fandom, and/or the impact NBCs Hannibal has had on your gender journey. 

A few points for consideration you may wish to explore: 

Has the show and/or being part of the fandom helped you explore your gender, or made you feel more confident in expressing it - even if only online. 

Has the fandom helped you with your transition and/or medical needs, such as donating for trans-clothing or surgeries? 

Do you want to write an essay exploring the connection between NBCs Hannibal and non-cis fans? Or explore the trans-coding of Francis Dolarhyde?

Do you want to submit fic or art of Hannibal, Will or another character that expresses how you feel about your own gender identity?

PLEASE NOTE: if your submission is successful you are welcome to use your real name or an online handle for authorship, but you will have the option to publish anonymously or under a pseudonym if you would prefer. 

YOU CAN submit multiple works. We may publish up to two pieces from each person if they are different types, e.g. one fanart AND one essay.

Timeline:

Submission period: ENDS 28 February 2025

Editing: March 2025

Final edited copies for proof by 31st May 2025

Publication: July 2025

Compensation: As a fan-led project we do not have any funding and so cannot offer monetary compensation. All contributors will receive at the least an e-copy of the collection. If we are able to establish funding (potentially via Kickstarter) we may be able to send each contributor a print copy, but will not be able to confirm until further in the process and cannot guarantee this.

If funding is not available, we will be able to offer contributors reduced cost print copies by charging only cost price. However, given the quality of the art printing of the print copies, this will still be a significant cost.

Content Restrictions: 

Contributors must be transgender, non-binary, genderqueer or otherwise non-cis, OR in a close relationship with someone who is transgender, non-binary, genderqueer or otherwise non-cis.

Contributions must relate to NBCs Hannibal, HEU and/or the fandom

The contribution must be original. Previously published works may be considered, such as existing fanfic and fanart.

ABSOLUTELY NO GENERATIVE AI.

Explicit works welcome, but please give details in the sign up form, especially for any visual media.

It should go without saying, but we will not accept bigotry and hate speech: We may consider works that feature these things but do not glorify them. For example, we will consider works that discuss transphobia but not works that are transphobic.

FAQ under the cut!

What is Trans Hannigram Day? Trans Hannigram Day or TransHanniDay is a day of celebration for trans* fanworks and creators in the Hannibal, Hannigram and Hannibal Extended Universe fandom. On this day, old and new fanworks are shared with the intention of filling the timeline with trans* love!

Originally this event was Transcendence Fest, first held in December 2020. The first TransHanniDay was held on 8th April in 2022 in reaction to the release of a certain movie on that day.

Is this edition also for charity? We were thrilled to donate the profits from the 23-24 fiscal year to The Okra Project, and we're already on track for a similar donation to this year's nominated charity - Gendered Intelligence.

Will this collection only be focused on Hannigram? Technically the focus is on the fans, but we know the influence of NBCs Hannibal and the fandom itself goes beyond Hannigram. Both in written works and in art, other characters are accepted including those from NBCs Hannibal and those from other Mads and Hugh projects (Hannibal Extended Universe). 

For example, if Bedelia De Maurier or Adam Raki resonated with you as part of your gender journey, we’d love to hear about it. 

How can I prove I’m Trans*? We aren't expecting you to and in no way expect you to out yourself either online or in real life. We will take on trust that you are who and what you say you are, including if you are questioning, between labels or do not like to use labels. 

As noted above, those who would feel more comfortable doing so, can have their work published under a pseudonym or anonymously. 

Who is publishing this collection? This collection will be edited and published by Max Turner. Max is a gay transgender writer based in the UK, a Fannibal and the publisher of small indie press A Coup of Owls Press. This publication will not be associated with A Coup of Owls Press directly. 

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✨ TRANSHANNIDAY PHYSICAL GIVEAWAY ✨

We're giving away 2 paperback copies of Adapt Evolve Become: The Genderqueer Fandom of NBCs Hannibal (1 here, 1 on bsky), along with a mongoose or teacup themed zipper bag and a lucky dip of assorted goodies (postcards, bookmarks, badges etc).

TO ENTER (🧵)

Follow our Tumblr account

Reblog this post or @ us in your own post with a message of support and/or love to the trans community (funny, serious and anything in between) 💖

All entrants will be logged and a winner chosen at random 8pm BST Weds 16 April 2025

Lets keep filling the timeline with love!

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✨ TRANSHANNIDAY DIGITAL GIVEAWAY ✨

We're giving away 2 digital collections of 4 novellas and 4 chapbooks by @maxturnerwrites (1 here, 1 on Bsky), along with digital files of some accompanying NSFW art!

This includes: A Little Lie, It's Not A Secret, Dancing with The Count (novellas), Queeird (short story collection), More Than A Sanctuary, Blessings, The Homestead and The Abduction of Broken Things (chapbooks).

Please note: It doesn't include a digital copy of Adapt Evolve Become as this is already available for free here.

TO ENTER

Follow our Tumblr account

Reblog this post or @ us in your own post with a message of support and/or love to the trans community (funny, serious and anything in between) 💖

All entrants will be logged and a winner chosen at random 8pm BST Weds 16 April 2025

Lets keep sharing the love!

[transhanniday]

✨ TRANSHANNIDAY DIGITAL GIVEAWAY ✨

We're giving away 2 digital collections of 4 novellas and 4 chapbooks by @maxturnerwrites (1 here, 1 on Bsky), along with digital files of some accompanying NSFW art!

This includes: A Little Lie, It's Not A Secret, Dancing with The Count (novellas), Queeird (short story collection), More Than A Sanctuary, Blessings, The Homestead and The Abduction of Broken Things (chapbooks).

Please note: It doesn't include a digital copy of Adapt Evolve Become as this is already available for free here.

TO ENTER

Follow our Tumblr account

Reblog this post or @ us in your own post with a message of support and/or love to the trans community (funny, serious and anything in between) 💖

All entrants will be logged and a winner chosen at random 8pm BST Weds 16 April 2025

Lets keep sharing the love!