#Writing stories about #violence and female characters (TW) – Addressing #rapeculture in fiction. Part 1
When stories normalize violence against women, it leaves people suspect of every work to follow. Read more…
Rape Culture
Review: CANARY by Duane Swierczynski
Review: CANARY. 3 out of 5 stars. I dig thoroughly into this book in a way I rarely do. The changing points of view are excellent; the treatment of female characters is among the worst. Read more…
PTSD #TriggerWarning words & marketing & writing
You would never get DC Comics to name a mercenary team, the RAPE REGIMENT but SUICIDE SQUAD is totally fine. I’m 100% sure die hard fans would call this debate “overly sensitive” or (laughably) “censorship” rather than what it is: It’s calling out a company that has an opportunity for growth but ignoring it in lieu of branding. Read more…
VODKA O’CLOCK 1433 Rape culture, misogyny & con safety with @ChristineRose (trigger warning)
Known formerly under the pen name O.M. Grey, author and advocate CHRISTINE ROSE joins Vodka O’Clock to continue the conversation about rape culture that has been getting addressed in pop culture. Read more…