The Dos and Donts of Writing a Character with a Disability Vanessa Marie Books 2026-09-22 | The Dos and Donts of Writing a Character with a Disability
Wicked Movie Discussion | Is it Defying Gravity? (SPOILERS) Vanessa Marie Books 2025-07-28 | Follow my wonderful co-hosts: Alicia Grumley: / @writeraliciagrumley995 Steph (Contraddiction): @contraddiction.bsky.social (Bluesky) @Contraddiction19 (IG)🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/5281066902618112
Heretic Movie Breakdown & Analysis | Which Door Do You Choose? (SPOILERS) Vanessa Marie Books 2025-06-26 | A deep dive into Heretic—a chilling story about faith, fear, and control. We're unpacking the characters, twists, and symbolism, with special insight from my co-host, an ex-Mormon, as we explore the film's portrayal of religion and fear. We'll also answer the question this film posed to all of us: which door would you choose? SPOILERS ahead!💬 Jump into the chat! We want to hear your take on the film, especially if you have your own experiences with religion, belief, or deconstruction.Diversity in Films Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2zFgLQn2r1fOV8XQOY0uEPp8a2EvxFN&si=IyKjGf2tKfL8QAoWFollow Steph at:Steph (Contraddiction): @contraddiction.bsky.social (Bluesky) @Contraddiction19 (IG)My Links: https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Website: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com FaceBook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooksGoodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_MarieSupport my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks🎥 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss our live discussions!#HereticMovie #MovieDiscussion #ReligiousTrauma #LiveStream #ExMormon #HereticFilm🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/5281066902618112
Sinners Movie Breakdown & Analysis | Was It Worth the Hype? (SPOILERS) Vanessa Marie Books 2025-05-26 | 🔥 Join Us for a Deep Dive into "Sinners" | Spoiler-Filled Movie Discussion! 🔥We're diving deep into "Sinners"—exploring the story, characters, major twists, and hidden themes! Join us as we share our honest reactions, debate the film's biggest moments, and answer your burning questions. Spoilers ahead, so make sure you've seen the movie!✨ In this livestream, we'll discuss:-Our favorite (and least favorite) moments-Character breakdowns and motives-The film's biggest twists and what they mean-Powerful themes: Religion vs. Spirituality Blues Music & Its Impact on Black American Culture Jim Crow South & Racism The Cost of Freedom & What It Truly Means-Historical tidbits and details Ryan Coogler included, making this film both an entertaining story and an educational experience for anyone wanting to explore its historical context.Follow my wonderful co-hosts: Holly Davis: youtube.com/c/WriteHollyDavisTeresa Beasley: instagram.com/authortabeasleyAlicia Grumley: youtube.com/channel/UCw-yZrQJiyyx058ef7sOoXw Heather Venkat: instagram.com/writeheathervenkatSteph (Contraddiction): @contraddiction.bsky.social (Bluesky) @Contraddiction19 (IG)Sinners Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2zFgLQn2r0gh2n4YvMeMbVyuT1JcdCJ&si=-wwqzBN9QR3gdyZW History of Juke Joints: bonappetit.com/story/juke-joints-black-joy Diversity in Films Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2zFgLQn2r1fOV8XQOY0uEPp8a2EvxFN&si=A3-mWwjlUGu26aQh My Links: https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Website: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com FaceBook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooksGoodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_MarieSupport my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks🎥 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss our live discussions!#SinnersMovie #MovieDiscussion #MovieReview #Livestream
The Blackening | Movie Discussion Vanessa Marie Books 2023-11-27 | Join us in a laughter-filled journey through the comedic horrors of The Blackening! In this livestream, we're exploring the unique blend of humor and horror in this black comedy gem. Follow: Holly Davis: / @writehollydavis T.A. Beasley IG: @authortabeasley T.A. Beasley Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... My Links: https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks FaceBook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooks Instagram: instagram.com/vanessamariebooks Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_Marie Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #TheBlackening #HorrorComedy #FilmDiscussion #BlackComedyHorror #DarkComedy #HorrorLaughs #FunnyHorror #DiversityInFilm #InclusiveCinema #RepresentationMatters #DarkComedy #HorrorLaughs #FunnyHorror
The Real Horror Behind the Movie Barbarian: Deep Dive & Analysis Vanessa Marie Books 2023-11-20 | 🌑 Venture with us into the shadowy depths of "Barbarian," where terror lurks around every corner. In this livestream, author Holly Davis and I dare to unravel the chilling secrets hidden in the film's darkest scenes. The suspense is palpable, the atmosphere, unnerving - are you brave enough to join us? 🌟 But wait! Just as the abyss stares back, a light flickers. "Barbarian" isn't just about the scares - it's about the surprising moments of levity that catch us off guard. In a brilliant twist, the film pivots, and so do we! What follows is a lively, engaging discussion that dissects these jarring yet perfectly executed shifts. 🔍 Diving Deeper: We'll explore: -The Art of the Unexpected: How "Barbarian" plays with genre conventions. -The Juxtaposition of Horror and Humor: Analyzing the film's unique blend of tones. -Psychological Horror: Analyzing the elements that play with our minds beyond the jump scares. -Viewer Interaction: We'll be answering your questions and discussing your thoughts live! 🌈 Join the Journey: Embrace the rollercoaster of emotions that is "Barbarian." From spine-tingling fear to unexpected bursts of laughter, our analysis covers it all. 👉 Stay Connected: Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more discussions on the art of storytelling in books, TV, & film! Follow Holly Davis: / @writehollydavis My Links: https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooks Instagram: instagram.com/vanessamariebooks Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_Marie Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #BarbarianMovie #HorrorAnalysis #DeepDive #FilmDiscussion #PsychologicalHorror #MovieBreakdown
Writing Diversely: Blind & Visually Impaired Characters | Interview with Erin Nightingale Vanessa Marie Books 2023-09-30 | This month's Writing Diversely interview is with Erin Nightingale! Erin was born with congenital glaucoma and aniridia. She grew up with a deep passion for music and storytelling, teaching herself to play the piano. In 2019, she graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary humanities and a minor in editing. Erin has written several novels and is actively seeking a literary agent. She recently established her own editing business and has published an article in IEEE Transactions on Professional Communications titled An Editing Process for Blind or Visually Impaired Editors. Join us as we discuss writing blind and visually impaired characters! Erin's Website: Nightingale-editorial.com My Links: Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i8l7y2 Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooks Instagram: instagram.com/vanessamariebooks Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_Marie Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #writingdiversely #blindcharacters #visuallyimpairedcharacters #weneeddiversebooks #disabledcharacters #disabledauthors #blindauthors #blindeditors #howtowriteblindcharacters #disabilityrepresentation
Writing Diversely: Intersectional Characters | Interview with Sean Avery Medlin Vanessa Marie Books 2023-08-11 | This month's Writing Diversely interview is with poet and rapper Sean Avery Medlin! Sean (they/he) writes raps, poems, and sometimes essays, while occasionally teaching young folks to do the same. Their art questions the limitations of Black masculinity, media representation, and personal narrative. Medlin’s work has been featured in the Tucson Poetry Festival, Los Angeles Review of Books, Chicago Tribune, Phoenix New Times, and Teen Vogue. All of Medlin’s work is available online at superseanavery.com. 808s & Otherworlds: Memories, Remixes, & Mythologies is their debut collection of essays and poetry, available in audio and print everywhere books are sold in the U.S., the U.K., and Canada. You can follow them on Instagram @skinnyblksean. Join us as we discuss writing intersectional (black, non-binary, & bisexual) characters! Debut Collection, 808s & Otherworlds, on sale at publisher's website, Two Dollar Radio: twodollarradio.com/products/808s-and-otherworlds?_pos=1&_sid=f74d7339e&_ss=r Writers and Resources mentioned & timestamps for when they're mentioned in the video: Hunter Shackelford 14:50The Will to Change by Bell Hooks 23:40 (Sean explains this isn't a gender forward book, but it did help shape his understanding of masculinity, femininity, and gender)Poet Danez Smith 24:44Akwaeke Emezi 26:20Dua Saleh (muscian) 26:50Rivers Solomon 27:22Hikaru Utada (muscian) 29:00Diverse Characters vs Own Voices 59:31 youtu.be/8F_6Fox26io How to Write Black Characters 01:04:07 goodreads.com/book/show/53712887-how-to-write-black-characters?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=7fSkZUWQ1o&rank=1N.K. Jemisin 01:06:39Masterclass (Jemisin's course on Masterclass) 01:09:02 masterclass.com/classes/n-k-jemisin-teaches-fantasy-and-science-fiction-writing Follow Sean: IG: @skinnyblksean. My Links: Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i8l7y2 Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooks Instagram: instagram.com/vanessamariebooks Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_Marie Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooksTimestamps:Intro 00:00Video Disclaimer 02:00What does non-binary mean to you? 02:46How non-binary ties into racial identity 6:02What made you decide to use the pronouns they/he? 11:37How did you discover you were bisexual? 16:10Bisexuality vs Pansexuality 18:53Resources that helped Sean understand their queer identity 22:54Non-binary artists and writers that have inspired Sean 26:10How intersectionality shaped Sean's experiences & voice as a writer 30:15Questioning the limitations of black masculinity within art 31:21Limitations of black masculinity in media 34:24What challenges exist for you as a writer & artist & how have you navigated them 36:54How are black writers in the publishing or music industry limited in the type of art they can create 38:49What was the most challenging and most rewarding part of writing your book 44:15Advice to young writers with intersectional identities 46:08How do you hope to impact creators with your work 50:15What should writers know when writing non-binary, bisexual black characters 53:32Stereotypes & harmful tropes to be aware of 55:12Resources for Writers 01:01:38Anything else that hasn't been covered yet? 01:06:27Closing 01:11:39 #writingdiversely #nonbinarycharacters #bisexualcharacters #blackcharacters #intersectionalcharacters #intersectionality #lgbtq+ #queer #bipoc #writers #authors
Diversity in TV: Analyzing Law and Order: SVU & OC Cross-Over | Discussion with Author T.A. Beasley Vanessa Marie Books 2023-07-24 | Content Warning: This video discusses topics around physical abuse, child abuse, SA, rape, ableism, racism, the U.S. "justice" system/prison system, self-harm/suicide, and murder. If any of these topics are sensitive for you, please take care of your mental health first and skip this video if you need to. Also, be aware this video contains major spoilers for the Law and Order: SVU season 24 finale and Organized Crime season 3 finale. Join us for a Diversity in TV discussion, as author T.A. Beasley and I dive into the season's finale of Law and Order: SVU & Organized Crime (OC) cross-over! We'll break down the four-episode cross-over finale and discuss a major twist that left many fan's heads spinning and mine fuming with flames! We'll discuss the portrayal of disabled characters in the finale and the harmful message portrayed in Organized Crime. As writers, it's important to be aware of the impact our stories can have on society, especially when it comes to marginalized communities. In this video, we'll discuss why portraying certain stereotypes and tropes about disability is dangerous and perpetuates harmful misconceptions. My goal with each of my diversity series is to help writers challenge traditional tropes and create authentic, diverse characters that break free from clichés and provide more positive representation of characters in media and lit. Don't forget to hit the notification bell and subscribe to the channel to get notified when we go live! Resources for Writers to Create Better Diverse Characters: Ableism & Language: autistichoya.com/p/ableist-words-and-terms-to-avoid.htmlDo's and Don'ts of Writing Disability Part 1: youtu.be/61LPr-tae3IDo's and Don'ts of Writing Disability Part 2: youtu.be/A_AlXdyg-msWriting Diversely Interview Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2zFgLQn2r0juGWd2w4VtCLA2-SzOZXj How to Write Black Characters: amazon.com/How-Write-Black-Characters-Incomplete/dp/1734923423/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=how+to+write+black+characters&qid=1690166963&sprefix=how+to+write+black%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1Follow Teresa: T.A. Beasley IG: @authortabeasleyT.A. Beasley Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teresa-beasley?fbclid=IwAR04vDHXZJhgIrkc-AL1CDj-Vih1QZL0Sdl9SPzUw3yMVaJZDh8d34ofKLw My Links: Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book for just $0.99! Sale ends July 31st: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i8l7y2 Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooks Instagram: instagram.com/vanessamariebooks Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_Marie Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #LawAndOrderSVU #OrganizedCrime #DisabilityRepresentation #RedefiningTropes #InclusiveWriting #OwnVoices #DiverseCharacters #RepresentationMatters #WritingCommunity #InclusiveMedia
Writing Diversely: Disability & Accessibility Tech | Interview with Owen Kent Vanessa Marie Books 2023-07-22 | This month's Writing Diversely interview is with co-founder of ATDev, Owen Kent! Owen, a spirited entrepreneur and an accomplished accessibility researcher, has been navigating the world with the challenges of spinal muscular atrophy. A connoisseur of the arts with a degree in film from UC Berkeley, his journey has not been an easy one but, like a true auteur, he's turned it into his greatest masterpiece. Despite the physical constraints, his mind has always soared, exemplifying his intelligence and deep passion for technology. Owen is also the founder of an innovative startup that aims to revolutionize physical therapy with the world's first insurance-reimbursable exoskeleton. His intimate understanding of disability and his relentless drive to push boundaries make him a force to be reckoned with in the field of accessibility tech. Whether he's exploring the intersection of bio politics and disability or philosophizing about life's inherent absurdities, Owen continues to inspire, challenge, and redefine what it means to live life on your own terms. Join us as we discuss disability and accessibility tech! Owen's Website: Assistivetech.dev Social Media Links: IG, Twitter, & YT: @owenpkent My Links: Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i8l7y2 Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooks Instagram: instagram.com/vanessamariebooks Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_Marie Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #writingdiversely #disabilityawarenessmonth #accessibilitytech #assistivetech #techies
Vampires, Drama, and Epic Twists: Unveiling The Vampire Diaries Best & Worst Storylines! Vanessa Marie Books 2023-07-01 | In this video, I'm sharing my top 3 favorite and least favorite storylines from the hit CW show: The Vampire Diaries. Brace yourself as we explore the captivating Sun & Moon Curse, the thrilling chase of Klaus and his siblings by the formidable Mikael, and the sociopathic charm of Kai Parker. But beware, not every storyline in Mystic Falls lived up to our darkest desires. Join me as I discuss the disappointing sagas of Sybil and Cade, as well as the missed potential of the Heretics and the Travelers' Curse. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, some jaw-dropping twists, and a few major disappointments. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more twisted tales and story discussions!Timestamps:Intro & Collaboration with Jasmine 00:00:00Favorites: Sun & Moon Curse 03:09Favorites: Klaus Running from Mikael 05:59Favorites: Kai Trapped in the Prison World 07:03Least Favorites: Sybil Feeding on Sinners & Cade's Hell 12:04Least Favorites: The Heretics 15:56Least Favorite: Travelers' Curse 19:14Check out Jasmine's Video: 21:00Closing: 21:18Jasmine's YT Channel: youtube.com/@jasmineemerald1446Jasmine's Vampire Diaries Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3aGFobOBtA9jXYwA3n2ZBXLLQTNkUz1Credit for the video clips used:Kai's humor video clips: youtu.be/aMq_l5YwwBA Bonnie learns why Kai was trapped in the prison world: youtu.be/Tt3jZ2TX-9A Mean Girls movie clip: youtu.be/_bXSVc8lN7oMy Links:Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-charactershttps://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i8l7y2Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooksInstagram: instagram.com/vanessamariebooksGoodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_MarieSupport my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks#TheVampireDiaries #FavoriteStorylines #LeastFavoriteStorylines #TheOriginalFamily #DarkHumor #MysticFalls #Favoritevillains
Writing Diversely: Indigenous Two Spirit Characters | Interview with Taté Walker Vanessa Marie Books 2023-06-06 | This month's Writing Diversely interview is with Taté Walker! Taté Walker (they/them) is a Lakota citizen of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota and an award-winning Two Spirit storyteller. Their first full-length poetry book, “The Trickster Riots,” was published in June 2022, by Abalone Mountain Press. Taté has written, photographed, and/or edited for various outlets, including The Nation, Pipe Wrench, Apartment Therapy, Subaru Drive, December, Everyday Feminism, Native Peoples, Indian Country Today, and ANMLY. They are also featured in several anthologies: “FIERCE: Essays by and about Dauntless Women,” “South Dakota in Poems,” W.W. Norton's “Everyone's an Author,” “Ethical Eating: Conversations, Conflicts, Commitments” (forthcoming 2024, New York University Press), and “The Languages of Our Love: An Indigenous Love and Sex Anthology” (forthcoming 2023). Taté also has 20 years of experience in print/digital journalism, and is a trusted community builder within/for social justice and tribal education spaces. Join us as we discuss writing Indigenous Two Spirit characters! Resources: thetalon.ca youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=1Tb07GDNpow&app=desktop&persist_app=1 conspireforchange.org/a-letter-to-white-people-using-the-term-two-spirit nativeyouthsexualhealth.com/two-spirit-mentors-support-circle https://graduate.lclark.edu/live/files/15810-tribal-equity-toolkit-20 vice.com/en/article/a3j8kp/two-spirit-youth-are-fighting-for-their-identities-and-a-place-to-call-their-own youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=iDyaknNmg28 youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ICWB8pfGBvc rewirenewsgroup.com/2016/10/13/two-spirit-tradition-far-ubiquitous-among-tribes Taté Walker's Book: The Trickster Riots: abalonemountainpress.com/store/p/the-trickster-riot-by-tat-walker-ohya-walker Website: jtatewalker.com Social media handles: IG: @walkerimagining My Links: Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i8l7y2 Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooks Instagram: instagram.com/vanessamariebooks Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_Marie Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #indigenouscharacters #twospiritcharacters #writingdiversely #representationmatters #weneeddiversebooks #pridemonth #lgbtq
Writing Diversely: Writing Drag Queens | Interview with Felicia Fefe Minor Vanessa Marie Books 2023-05-27 | This month's Writing Diversely interview is with Felicia "Fefe" Minor! Felicia is a talented drag queen, entertainer, co-host, producer, and social media guru. She has won various titles and awards, including Miss Gay Supernova USofA Newcomer 2011, and Fascinations Best Drag Queen honor at Raven Events’ Annual Red Light District Costume Ball. Felicia co-hosts and produces the popular YouTube show, “Let’s Have a Fefe” on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. MST/Arizona with Arizona’s Most Decorated King, Freddy Prinze Charming. She is committed to giving back to her community and has raised funds for non-profit and community organizations. When she’s not entertaining, Felicia loves spending time with her husband, family, friends, and pets. Felicia's uplifting personality and dedication to her craft and community make her an inspiration to others, as she’s always willing to lend her talents to up-and-coming entertainers and teaching the new generation of divas how to channel their own brand of fierceness! Join us as we discuss drag culture and writing drag queens! Fefe's podcast episode with Equality AZ: equalityarizona.substack.com/p/drag-culture-then-and-now Fefe's website: feliciaminor.com Fefe's social media handles: Twitter: @divaminor Instagram: @divaminor TikTok: @divaminor YouTube: youtube.com/@Letshaveafefe Writing Diversely Interview Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2zFgLQn2r0juGWd2w4VtCLA2-SzOZXj Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i8l7y2 Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooks Instagram: instagram.com/vanessamariebooks Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_Marie Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #writingdiversely #dragculture #dragqueens #representationmatters #weneeddiversebooks #lgbtqrepresentation #lgbtqcharacters #dragcharacters #letshaveafefe #inclusivewriting #dragqueeninspiration #creativeexpression #entertainmentindustry #genderidentity #nonbinaryTimestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:54 What is Drag Culture?00:08:36 What inspired you to become a drag queen?00:10:19 How do you come up with your looks?00:14:12 How do you prepare for a performance?00:16:34 Favorite & least favorite part about being a drag queen?00:19:28 Differences between kids' performances and adults?00:21:52 Memorable performances that stand out00:27:05 Can cis-women be drag queens? 00:30:24 Why do some "gatekeep" the community?00:32:11 Discrimination & adversity within the drag community00:36:21 How Fefe uses her platform to advocate for marginalized communities00:39:07 How has your drag persona helped you better understand & express your own gender identity.00:43:35 What do you like to do outside of drag performances?00:47:02 Fefe's currently reading pile00:51:29 Has your work ever helped others understand their gender identity better?00:53:35 What do you hope people will learn from the drag community?00:56:55 How have anti-drag bans affected you?01:01:24 Banned Books Discussion01:07:53 Stereotypes & tropes to be aware of when writing drag queens01:11:12 Drag performers & disability01:16:29 How to get started with doing drag?01:20:42 Upcoming Performances & where to follow Fefe online
Writing Diversely: Neurodivergent Characters & Depression | Interview with Austin Davis Vanessa Marie Books 2023-04-05 | This month's Writing Diversely interview is with Austin Davis! Austin (he/him) is a 23 year old poet, activist, and homeless outreach organizer. He is the founder of AZ HUGS and the author of "Lotus & The Apocalypse" and "Compulsive Swim.” Join us as we discuss writing neurodivergent characters (ADHD & OCD) and mental illness (depression). Get Austin's Books Compulsive Swim: amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BST9W3TL?ref_=dbs_m_mng_wim_calw_tpbk_0&storeType=ebooks Lotus & The Apocalypse: amazon.com/Lotus-Apocalypse-Austin-Davis/dp/1737982935/ref=rw_dp_pbnx_fo_thb_2 Follow Austin IG: @austinwdavis1 Unapologetically Queer Anthology: vanessamariebooks.com/unapologetically-queer-anthology Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i8l7y2 Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: facebook.com/vanessamariebooks Instagram: instagram.com/vanessamariebooks Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_Marie Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #writingdiversely #neurodivergentcharacters #neurodivergent #adhd #ocd #depression #mentalillness
Diversity in Films: You People (Netflix) | Discussion Vanessa Marie Books 2023-03-20 | My cohosts from the Diversity is Lit bookclub are joining me for this discussion about Netflix's movie You People, and the diverse (and problematic) representation in it. Make sure to follow all these amazing ladies! Links below!How to Write Jewish Characters Interview with Bonni Goldberg: youtube.com/live/cec8_HjHBqk?feature=share Holly Davis: youtube.com/@WriteHollyDavis Teresa Beasley: https://www.instagram.com/authortabea... Alicia Grumley: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-y... Heather Venkat: https://www.instagram.com/writeheathe... Diversity is Lit Bookclub Discussion Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR... Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #diversityinfilms #youpeople #netflix #filmdiscussion
Writing Diversely: Queer Caribbean American Characters | Interview with Nia Damany Vanessa Marie Books 2023-02-21 | This month's Writing Diversely interview is with Nia Damany. Nia is an education researcher, avid reader, and unpublished amateur writer of plays, poems, essays and short stories. When she's not talking about policy and politics, she is going on and on about travel, music, art and literature! Follow Nia: IG: @niadamany Unapologetically Queer Anthology: vanessamariebooks.com/unapologetically-queer-anthology Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #writingdiversely #queercharacters #caribbeanamericancharacters #intersectionalcharacters #caribbeanamerican #lgbtq #diversitymatters
The Southern Book Clubs Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix | Book Review & Analysis Vanessa Marie Books 2023-01-26 | Statistics & Info on Sexual Assault:ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1705531endsexualviolence.org/where_we_stand/male-victimscdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/fastfact.htmlTimestamps: Intro 00:00:00Author's Note & Prologue 00:03:04Non-Spoiler Review 00:08:56Spoiler Review/Analysis 00:16:10Closing 00:57:27Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks#bookreview #booktalk #booktube #bookdiscussion #horrorbooks
BIPOC Queer Anthology Open Call & Publish & Thrive Vanessa Marie Books 2023-01-24 | This video is to share about one of my projects for this year: putting together a BIPOC queer anthology and submission for the anthology opens today! Click the link below to learn more! Also, sharing in this video about the Publish & Thrive Course which is now open for enrollment until February 4th! Affiliate link below to learn more about the course and enroll. Lambda Literary: lambdaliterary.orgBIPOC Queer Anthology: vanessamariebooks.com/unapologetically-queer-anthology Sara Cannon's Courses Publish & Thrive: heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/publish-and-thrive?affcode=145068_izwo62d8 HB90 Bootcamp: heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/hb90-bootcamp?affcode=145068_izwo62d8 Thriving Author Course Bundle: heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/thrivingauthorbundle?affcode=145068_izwo62d8 Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooksTimestamps: Intro 00:00:00BIPOC Queer Anthology 00:01:38Publish & Thrive 00:11:15Closing 00:21:42 #bipoc #queer #anthology #queeranthology #bipocanthology #publishandthrive #authors #authortube #bipocwriters #queerwriters #lgbtq #lgbtqwriters
Writing Diversely: Intersectional Characters | Interview with Author Sonora Reyes Vanessa Marie Books 2023-01-14 | This month's Writing Diversely interview is with Author Sonora Reyes and we're discussing intersectional characters (mental illness, neurodivergence, physical disability, LGBTQ+, and Mexican indigenous). Born and raised in Arizona, Sonora Reyes is the author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School and the forthcoming contemporary young adult novel The Luis Ortega Survival Club. They write fiction full of queer and Latinx characters in a variety of genres, with current projects in both kidlit and adult categories. Sonora is also the creator and host of the Twitter chat #QPOCChat, a monthly community-building chat for queer writers of color. Resource mentioned in video: writingwithcolor.tumblr.com Get Sonora's Books: The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School: amazon.com/dp/006306023X?tag=harpercollinsus-20 The Luis Ortega Survival Club: sonorareyes.com/the-luis-ortega-survival-club Follow Sonora: Website: sonorareyes.com Twitter: @sonora.reyes Instagram/tiktok: @sonora.reyes Tumblr: @sonora-reyes Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:07:29 Mexican Indigenous Culture & What Makes it Special to You00:12:44 How Were Your Experiences Different and/or Same as Your Family Members00:15:34 Mexican Food! Yum!00:18:39 Mexican Traditions00:21:38 Latinx vs Latine00:28:28 Queer Identity & Experiences00:31:30 Trans & Non-Binary Experience00:35:29 How did You Discover Your Trans/Non-Binary Identity00:38:47 Coming Out Experience00:41:53 Mental Health & Diagnosis00:50:55 Exploring Mental Health & Trauma Through Writing00:53:59 How Does Being Neurodivergent Affect You00:57:42 The Intersectionality of Sonora's Identities01:04:34 All of Sonora's Identities in One Character01:07:20 Stereotypes & Tropes01:10:49 What Advice Would You Give To Writers01:13:59 Books or Resources You Recommend01:17:03 Q&A session01:25:20 Closing #writingdiversely #intersectionalcharacters #intersectionality #disability #physicaldisability #mentalhealth #mentalillness #neurodivergent #mexicanindigenous #lgbtq
Blindfolded Book Challenge Vanessa Marie Books 2022-12-23 | Author Holly Davis and I collab in this video to see who can guess the most books based on a description of the book cover. Challenge created by Jess Owens, her video is linked below! Jess Owens Original Tag Video: youtu.be/bEcKv61VGKc Holly Davis: https://www.youtube.com/c/WriteHollyD... Diversity is Lit Bookclub Discussion Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR... Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks#diversityinfilms https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... #blindfoldedbookchallenge #guessthatbook #guessthebookcover #booktube #blackbooktubersTimestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:30 Holly's Guesses00:36:43 Vanessa's Guesses01:06:00 Mini-discussion/chat about books01:14:26 Closing
Diversity in Films: Black Panther Wakanda Forever Discussion Vanessa Marie Books 2022-11-28 | My cohosts from the Diversity is Lit bookclub are joining me for this awesome discussion about the new Black Panther Wakanda Forever movie, and the diverse representation in it. Make sure to follow all these amazing ladies! Links below! Holly Davis: youtube.com/@WriteHollyDavis T.A. Beasley's IG: @authortabeasley Alicia Grumley: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-y... Heather Venkat's IG: @writeheathervenkat Diversity is Lit Bookclub Discussion Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR... Interview with Marvel VP discussing the pronunciation of Namor: youtu.be/1BfNGz0wuK0?t=281 Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks Timestamps: Intro 00:00:00General/Overall Thoughts 00:05:00Marvel Logo for Chadwick & T'Challa's Funeral Scene 00:14:12Fashion (funeral colors) in Wakanda Forever 00:15:55How to Write Diverse Characters 00:17:10Shuri's Arc & The Queen 00:18:25Was Kilmonger a "Good" Leader? 00:26:58Multi-Verse T'Challa 00:31:30Wakanda vs Talokan 00:34:51Future Love Triangle? 00:38:53Mayan Culture 00:40:11M'baku & Comedic Moments 00:42:13Haitian History & Parallels with Wakanda 00:44:16Meaning of Names 00:52:11Language & Pronunciations 00:53:19Fashion (Shuri's Clothing) 00:57:00Okoye's Fight Scenes 01:03:57Final Thoughts 01:06:22Predictions for Future Movies 01:16:53Closing 01:26:29 #diversityinfilms #diversecharacters #blackpantherwakandaforeverdiscussion #blackpantherdiscussion #filmdiscussion
Writing Diversely: Biracial Characters | Interview with Holly Davis & Heather Venkat Vanessa Marie Books 2022-10-18 | This month's Writing Diversely livestream is a special double interview with twin authors Holly Davis & Heather Venkat! Holly is a kidlit writer currently querying a YA fantasy. She enjoys the company of her three babies (who all have fur). She gives writing advice and interacts with the community via her YouTube channel and author platform. She's also a Page Turner Young Writer Awards judge and the host of the Diversity is Lit Book Club on Goodreads which promotes BIPOC authors. Heather Venkat is a YA/MG writer whose goal is to become a traditionally-published author (and she might also turn into a cup of coffee if she consumes enough along the way!). Heather loves connecting with and supporting both the reader and writer/author communities, especially if you grace her social media feeds with pictures of your pets from time to time. Diversity is Lit Book Club: goodreads.com/group/show/1141013-diversity-is-lit-book-club The Happy Balanced Writer Workbook: hollydavisbooks.com/the-happy-balanced-writer Resources mentioned in the video:writingwithcolor.tumblr.comweareallmixedup.tumblr.comthisisnotafrica.tumblr.comthisisnotlatinx.tumblr.comquora.comBooks Mentioned:Blended by Sharon M. Draper: goodreads.com/book/show/38351370-blended?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=NJQPnHs2S1&rank=1To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han: goodreads.com/book/show/15749186-to-all-the-boys-i-ve-loved-before?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=8HMj21wsuZ&rank=1Color Me In by Natasha Diaz: goodreads.com/book/show/35442710-color-me-in?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=8h6Kkdr08j&rank=1 Follow Holly Davis: Website: hollydavisbooks.com YouTube: youtube.com/writehollydavis Instagram: instagram.com/writehollydavis Twitter: twitter.com/writehollydavis Follow Heather Venkat: Website: heathervenkatbooks.com Instagram: instagram.com/writeheathervenkat Twitter: twitter.com/writevenkat Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY... Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #writingdiversely #writingbiracialcharacters #biracial #multiracialcharacters #weneeddiversebooks #representationmatters
Writing Diversely: Black Atheist Characters | Interview with Phil (The Caribbean Skeptic Secularist) Vanessa Marie Books 2022-09-05 | This month's Writing Diversely interview is with Phil from The Caribbean Skeptic Secularist. Phil was a Christian for 36 years, and was raised in a fundamentalist church (Wesleyan Holiness) from birth. He became a member of the church at the age of 10 years old, and went from a fundamentalist Christian to moderate Christian around 1993, before finally becoming an atheist in 2016. Phil teaches General Science and Chemistry at a middle school and high school. He has been teaching since 1995, and is the Head of Science at the school where he works. Phil has a YouTube channel called The Caribbean Skeptic Secularist (TCSS), which he uses to promote skepticism, rational thought, humanism, secularism and atheism. Follow Phil: YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCJz77tWUhywEQUSJ9DJ-kdg Facebook: facebook.com/TheCaribbeanSkepticSecularist Twitter: twitter.com/PhilipG28098043 Check out Phil's latest video on his channel, "I Am Blessed?": youtu.be/aRvclbpbOxY Resources:Recovering from Religion: recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcomeBlack Nonbelievers: blacknonbelievers.org The God Virus: smile.amazon.com/God-Virus-Religion-Infects-Culture-ebook/dp/B0030AOBTI/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1662451714&sr=8-1 Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY... Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #writingdiversely #blackatheistcharacters #blackatheists #intersectionality #weneeddiversebooks #representationmatters #blackcharacters #atheist #nonbelievers
Writing Diversely: Disabled Characters SMA | Interview with Vanessa Marie Vanessa Marie Books 2022-08-14 | This month is special cause you're getting not one but two Writing Diversely interviews! For those of you who don't know, August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) awareness month! As someone with SMA, I'm jumping into the interviewee seat this month to share my experiences with SMA and what writers should know when creating a character with this disability. Join me and my guest interviewer, @writehollydavis, as we chat about writing characters with SMA! Follow Holly Davis: Website: www.hollydavisbooks.com YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/WriteHollyDavis Twitter: www.twitter.com/WriteHollyDavis Instagram: www.instagram.com/WriteHollyDavis Facebook: www.facebook.com/WriteHollyDavis Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY... Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #writingdiversely #writingdisabledcharacters #disability #smaawareness #sma #disabilityrepresentation #weneeddiversebooks #diversitymatters
Writing Diversely: Intersectional Characters | Interview with Angela Locashio Vanessa Marie Books 2022-08-05 | This month's Writing Diversely interview is with Angela Loashio and we are discussing intersectional characters (autistic/neurodivergent and queer). Angela is an advocate for nerdy, neurodivergent, and queer professionals and dedicated to supporting these folks as they show up in their spaces, consensually and within their integrity. When not helping clients slay their proverbial dragons, you can find Angela chatting with other autistic folks (which is something she discovered about herself after age 40), researching the sensory nervous system and the stress response cycle, or playing D&D with her family. Angela's Resources: Free Booklet full of tips to engage the parasympathetic nervous system and stop the stress response cycle (notifications by email when added to): mamapistachio.com/dragons Adult Sensory Checklist (easy online checklist): mamapistachio.com/checklist Sensory Recommendations: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WaXAbunfbYaoK1TTkKqldJgnJg0vB17pwjD2ATEawag/copy Understanding the 8 (not just 5) senses: mamapistachio.com/blog/the-8-senses Follow Angela on: Website: mamapistachio.com/links Discord: discord.mamapistachio.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelalocashio IG: instagram.com/themamapistachio Twitter: twitter.com/angelalocashio Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY...Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #writingdiversely #neurodivergentcharacters #autisticcharacters #queercharacters #intersectionalcharacters #intersectionality #lgbtq #autism #diverserepresentation #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters
Publish & Thrive Course Begins in One Week! Vanessa Marie Books 2022-07-23 | Today, I'll be sharing with you reasons why Sarra Cannon's Publish & Thrive course is a must for any writer who wants to self-publish their book. Enrollment for the course closes on July 30th, so be sure to sign up before then! Sarra Cannon's Courses: Publish & Thrive: heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/publish-and-thrive?affcode=145068_izwo62d8 HB90: heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/hb90-bootcamp?affcode=145068_izwo62d8 Thriving Author Course Bundle: heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/thriving-author-course-bundle?affcode=145068_izwo62d8 https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooksNewsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...Support my channel: ko-fi.com/vanessamariebooks #selfpublishing #indieauthor #indiewriter #publishandthrive #onlinecourse #publishingcourse #indiepublishing
Writing Diversely: ADHD Characters | Interview with Alana Reeves Vanessa Marie Books 2022-07-05 | This month's writing diversely interview is with Alana Reeves, author of the book Talks Too Much. Alana is a proudly autistic ADHD’er who, like many women, didn’t discover her neurodivergence until she was an adult. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women so that they don’t have to struggle for as long as she did. Alana published her 5-star debut novel, “Talks Too Much!” in 2021. Alana is very proud to be the Content and Design Manager for inTune Pathways, a business providing support for neurodivergent people and their families. InTune Pathways are passionate about radical acceptance & the celebration of neurodivergence, working toward social change that is built on a foundation of inclusion, equity & support. During her time at Curtin University, Alana founded their first ever employee disability support group, the Abilities Collective @ Curtin. When Alana isn't avoiding rewashing the same load of clothes for the 87th time she enjoys hanging out in Perth, Western Australia, with her husband, two boys, two Groodles and the boss of the house - a kitten called Freckles. An avid setter of goals she will never reach and accomplished starter of projects that she never finishes, Alana is a passionate advocate of neurodivergence, particularly in women and mothers. Get Alana's book, Talks Too Much: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/064532910X?&linkCode=sl1&tag=&linkId=32abec822efac645a1c991d7370afe11&language=en_AU&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Book Review of Talks Too Much: youtu.be/w19lxRzZUwE Follow Alana: Website: www.whatalanawrote.com Tiktok & Instagram: @_talks_too_much_ Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY... Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... #writingdiversely #adhdcharacters #neurodivergent #adhd #weneeddiversebooks #representationmatters
Writing Diversely: Cross-Cultural Characters | Interview with Jennifer Mariani Vanessa Marie Books 2022-05-17 | This month's Writing Diversely Interview is with Poet Jennifer Mariani. Jennifer was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe. Her first collection of poems “All Forgotten Now”, a chapbook, was published by Off Topic Publishing. Her poetry has also been featured in Mosi oa Tunya Literary Review, Uproar (The Lawrence House Centre For The Arts), Off Topic Publishing, The League of Canadian Poets Poetry Pause and Wingless Dreamer anthologies. She has been a guest judge for Off Topic Publishing’s monthly poetry contest . Jennifer writes about Africa; both the landscape and being white in post-independent Zimbabwe. She also writes about women’s issues including domestic violence, body image and eating disorders. Jennifer currently resides in Calgary, Alberta with her one partner, two daughters, three cats and numerous volumes of Pablo Neruda’s poetry. She teaches ballet and her favorite poems are written for her children. Preorder Jennifer's new poetry book collection, All Forgotten Now: www.offtopicpublishing.com/books Follow Jennifer Mariani: Websites: www.offtopicpublishing.com/books Social Media (Twitter & IG): @offtopicpub Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY... Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... #writingdiversely #crosscultural #intersectionality #diversecharacters #poetry #zimbabwe
Talks Too Much by Alana Reeves | Book Review Vanessa Marie Books 2022-05-06 | Book review of Talks Too Much: A Candid Tale of an Adult ADHD Diagnosis-The Good, The Bad, and...The Chaotic by Alana Reeves. Check out the book: amazon.com/Talks-too-much-diagnosis-chaotic/dp/064532910X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=talks+too+much+alana+reeves&qid=1651520323&sprefix=talks+too+%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1 Want more resources about writing diverse characters? Check out the options below! Writing Diversely: Neurodivergent Characters | Interview with Mariela Diaz: youtu.be/7t8X4iod4K4 Writing Diversely Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY... Ebook on writing disabled characters: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Online course on writing diverse characters: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Diversity in Films: Turning Red Discussion Vanessa Marie Books 2022-04-22 | My cohosts from the Diversity is Lit bookclub are joining me for this awesome discussion about the new Disney+ film Turning Red and the diverse representation in it. Make sure to follow all these amazing ladies! Links below! Holly Davis: youtube.com/c/WriteHollyDavis Teresa Beasley: instagram.com/authortabeasley Alicia Grumley: youtube.com/channel/UCw-yZrQJiyyx058ef7sOoXw Heather Venkat: instagram.com/writeheathervenkat Diversity is Lit Bookclub Discussion Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRAw-sOu1AE1NxHG3hkESjv10jb8dWcHX Want to learn more about writing diverse characters? Check out the options below! Writing Diversely Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2zFgLQn2r0juGWd2w4VtCLA2-SzOZXj Ebook on writing disabled characters: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Online course on writing diverse characters: vanessamariebooks.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... #turningred #diversityinfilms #diverserepresentation
Writing Diversely: Indigenous Characters | Interview with Jodi Brushia Vanessa Marie Books 2022-04-05 | In this month's Writing Diversely interview I'm chatting with Jodi Brushia about writing Indigenous characters. Jodi Burshia (Laguna Pueblo, Diné, Hunkpapa Lakota, Assiniboine and Sioux) grew up on the Tohono O’otham reservation in southern Arizona. She attended the University of Arizona and earned a BA and MA.Ed before moving to Albuquerque to be closer to her home community of the Laguna Pueblo and to pursue doctoral studies. In 2021, she earned a doctoral degree from the University of New Mexico. She loves working in the classroom and has been a classroom educator since 2000. She has a daughter that is the light of her life and keeps her on her toes! Jodi serves as an Adjunct English and Reading Instructor at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) where she works with Indigenous students to build and strengthen their reading, writing, and comprehension skills. She seeks comprehensive and multidisciplinary approaches to educational, linguistic, and social justice disparities, especially in Indigenous communities. In this role, she seeks to empower Indigenous students to envision and attain academic success as a step to pursuing their dreams and passions. As an educator and an educational activist, she has been able to collaborate with colleagues to bring awareness about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) issue to the SIPI campus. Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY... Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Timestamps:Intro 00:00What does Indigenous person mean? 05:20Which terms are & are not acceptable to use? 07:18Words that have been reclaimed by Indigenous people 08:34What's it like being a part of different tribes? 11:10Are there gender neutral terms that are used for non-binary people? 14:00Similarities & differences between tribes 16:59Languages 21:03Growing up on the reservation 26:20Traditions, Ceremonies, & Rites of Passages 28:26Special Holidays 31:35Spirituality 33:10How do you think Indigenous people are perceived today? 35:10Discrimination & Micro-aggressions 37:40Views on Death 42:05How can people become allies? 44:14Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) 47:20Fairytales, mythology, & folklore 52:06 Significance of red hand symbol 55:16What inspired you to become an author 57:27Creation Stories 58:43What do writers usually get wrong? 1:00:21What should writers know & be aware when creating Indigenous characters? 1:02:33Why is it important to approach this sensitively & what harm can be done if it isn't? 1:05:50Other books/resources to help writers 1:07:42Wrap up/Closing 1:16:10#writingdiversely #indigenouspeople #interview #bipoc #indigenouscharacters #representation #weneeddiversebooks #inclusivity
Writing Diversely: Disabled Characters CP | Interview with David Figueroa Vanessa Marie Books 2022-04-04 | This month's Writing Diversely interview is with David Figueroa, a nationally and internationally recognized accomplished motivational speaker, podcaster, middle school assistant teacher, disability advocate, and UCF graduate. David is also a former cycling, baseball, and football athlete with Cerebral Palsy. Resources Mentioned: Nicole Luongo IG: @whatcplookslikeUnited Cerebral Palsy: ucp.orgCursebreaker series: goodreads.com/series/251650-cursebreakersA Curse So Dark and Lonely Review: youtu.be/oIQMklj5sQg Follow David: https://linktr.ee/davidscpfitness65 IG: @davidscpfitnessTikTok: @davidscpfitnessTwitter @davidscpfitnessDavid's Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Channel: youtube.com/c/DavidsCerebralPalsyandFitnessChannel/featured Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY...Want to learn more about how to write disabled characters? Buy my book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c...https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooksNewsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...Timestamps: Intro 00:00What is Cerebral Palsy? 5:21What was it like for you when diagnosed? 7:37Co-occurring conditions 11:21Mobility devices 13:06Do you prefer the term person with a disability or disabled person? 14:05How have you been treated differently because of your disability? 16:16How was your childhood the same as others without disabilities? 20:32How has your disability effected your mental health? 23:00Were you involved with treatment/therapies for your disability? 26:44Barriers or limitations in environment 29:35Ways you've been creative & adapted your environment to be accessible 32:55How did you get into fitness? 36:30What sort of fitness activities do you engage in? 37:53Do you use any adaptive tools or equipment? 39:16Motivational speaking & disability advocacy 42:54Other hobbies/passions 44:40Disability Discrimination 46:40Inspirational for being disabled 52:21Misconceptions 55:30What should writers know & be aware of when creating a character with CP? 59:37Books/other resources that can help writers 1:04:06Wrap Up/Closing 1:07:50#writingdiversely #writingdisabledcharacters #disability #cerebralpalsy #authortube #writingdiscussions #writingvideos #diverserepresentation
15 Books to Read by Black Authors Vanessa Marie Books 2022-02-04 | In honor of Black History Month, today I'm sharing 15 books (plus a bonus one, so 16 🤪) to read by black authors. What books would you recommend by black authors?Links: 2022 Reading, Writing, & Channel Goals: youtu.be/EZc7mSwPH-MDiversity is Lit Bookclub Discussions (Playlist): youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRAw-sOu1AE1NxHG3hkESjv10jb8dWcHXSkin of the Sea bookclub discussion: youtu.be/u9WTu4nVOLM Writing Intersectional Characters with Ryan Douglass: youtu.be/fPHt2ehc218 Book Review of American Street: youtu.be/sXblftdYcms?t=970Book Review of Kindred: youtu.be/sXblftdYcms?t=1546 Wings of Ebony & Amari and The Night Brothers Book Reviews: youtu.be/YFsUQozJGyU?t=303 Timestamps:Intro 00:00The Other Black Girl 04:12Kindred 09:55Blood Like Magic 13:06Legendborn 15:30Wings of Ebony (1&2) 18:07A Song of Wraiths and Ruin (1&2) 22:04Skin of the Sea 25:52The Taking of Jake Livingston 29:38American Street 35:28Amari and the Night Brothers 39:08Hide and Seeker 43:21Maya and the Rising Dark (1&2) 47:39White Smoke 52:19Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my new book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c...https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooksNewsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...#blackauthors #blackbooks #blackhistorymonth #fantasybooks #horrorbooks #weneeddiversebooks #representationmatters #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy
Writing Diversely: Neurodivergent Characters | Interview with Mariela Diaz Vanessa Marie Books 2022-01-21 | In this month's Writing Diversely interview I'm chatting with the founder of Awekids, Mariela Diaz, about Autism & ADHD. Mariela is an Autistic/ADHD designer, illustrator and founder of Awekids, an inclusive ecommerce business that aspires to unite all children, of all abilities and differences, to go on magical adventures and educational journeys, to learn through play about inclusivity, representation and acceptance. She is a Mama of four neurodiverse lil’ beans ranging from teens to a preschooler. In her spare time she enjoys being involved in her community and helping to advocate for children’s rights, inclusion and diversity. Mariela creates free educational resources for children, educators and parents that are available on her website.Books/Resources mentioned: ADHD & childhood trauma video: youtu.be/lYD0Q4oMYXw The Reason I Jump (book): amazon.com/Reason-Jump-Inner-Thirteen-Year-Old-Autism/dp/081298515X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+reason+i+jump&qid=1643320555&s=books&sprefix=the+reason+I%2Cstripbooks%2C108&sr=1-1Autism Spectrum website: https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/ Get updates about Alana's ADHD book, Talks Too Much: whatalanawrote.com/?fbclid=IwAR2xcTlhAaKaK8vCW5MdwJAEXV19e_4KXTkKM0bMHuhSELC3DiKzNgIclKM Follow Mariela at: IG: @awekids.au facebook.com/awekids.au Website: www.awekids.com.au Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY... Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my new book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c... https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Timestamps:Countdown Timer 00:00Intro 01:55Disclaimer 04:48What is neurodivergent? 05:40 Autism & ADHD 06:28 What has your experience with it looked like? 14:43What made you get your kids tested? 16:35ADHD in reality shows like The Bachelor 21:54What was it like for you to realize you're neurodivergent? 29:13Do you think your life would have been different if you had gotten diagnosed as a kid? 34:18Do you mask often? 36:40 Autism & love 41:28 How has autism & ADHD impacted your work & your parenting? 44:32What ways do you think your autism and/or ADHD is the same as your kids & what ways does it look different? 52:12Do you use any medications or therapies to treat your autism or ADHD? 57:20Comorbidities 1:02:55Person-first language or identity-first language? 1:11:18What inspired your business, Awekids? 1:13:28Stereotypes about autism, ADHD, or being neurodivergent 1:17:35Books or resources to help with portraying neurodivergent characters? 1:24:31Q&A Session 1:27:10Closing 1:36:24#writingdiversely #neurodivergent #autism #adhd #interview #writingneurodivergentcharacters #writingautisticcharacters #writingadhdcharacters #disability #representation #weneeddiversebooks #inclusivity
2022 Reading, Writing, & Channel Goals Vanessa Marie Books 2022-01-07 | Happy New Year! In today's video, I'm sharing with you how I did with my 2021 goals that I set and what new goals I'm setting for 2022! Leave a comment below and let me know how you did with your 2021 goals and what goals you're setting for the new year! Videos, Products, & Services mentioned in this video:2021 Bookish Resolutions Video: youtu.be/vp7jplB2aso Link to online course: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-charactersAuthor interview: youtu.be/pQDSYqvyx4kVirtual Assistant Services: vanessamariebooks.com/virtual-assistant Writing Diversely Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2zFgLQn2r0juGWd2w4VtCLA2-SzOZXjWant to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my new book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... Find me on: Website: http://vanessamariebooks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Timestamps: Intro 00:002021 Reading Goals Recap 01:112021 Writing Goals Recap 08:332021 Channel Goals Recap 11:192022 Reading Goals 13:312022 Writing Goals 15:372022 Channel Goals 16:40Tips for Writers 18:56Outro 22:06 #2022readinggoals #2022writinggoals #2022newyeargoals #2022channelgoals #2021recap #2021review #writinggoals #authortube #booktube #readinggoals
Writing Diversely: Intersectional Characters | Interview with Author Ryan Douglass Vanessa Marie Books 2021-12-03 | This month for the Writing Diversely series, we are chatting with author Ryan Douglass about writing intersectional characters, specifically black, queer, & neurodivergent characters. Ryan Douglass is the New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston and the poetry book, Boy in Jeopardy. He was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where he currently resides. He enjoys wooden wick candles and falling asleep on airplanes. Kimberlé Crenshaw Ted Talk: youtu.be/akOe5-UsQ2o Follow Ryan:Twitter: @ryandouglasswInstagram: @ryan_souflee Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY...Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my new book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c...https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooksNewsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...Timestamps: Intro: 00:00How do you think your marginalized identities have shaped your life and your experiences: 5:14Have you ever felt like you’ve experience discrimination or prejudice based on one of your identities more so than the others: 9:28How have you dealt with discrimination or prejudice in your life: 14:08How do you think all of these stereotypes have shaped others perceptions of you and your perception of yourself: 16:00Can you share what made you change your mind & make his character queer: 24:40What do you think it would have been like for you to see yourself reflected in the books you read growing up: 25:15How do you think the stigma around mental health has shaped or affected your mental health or the way you seek treatment: 30:30Do you have a religious or spiritual practice in your life and if so, how does it play a role in your life: 38:09As a writer, how do you approach the process of creating your characters: 41:12What do you think of writers using offensive terms in novels in order to be historically accurateIs it only acceptable for certain writers or does it not matter: 49:35What are some black, queer, and/or neurodivergent stereotypes and tropes you think writers should stay away from: 54:22Advice to writers writing black, queer, or neurodivergent characters: 1:02:20What books would you recommend writers read to help them in their portrayals of these characters: 1:07:00Closing/Outro: 1:11:09#writingdiversely #writingintersectionalcharacters #writingblackcharacters #blackauthors #diversebooks #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #writingdiversecharacters #authortube #writingdiscussions #writingvideos #blackcharacters #authorinterview #intersectionality #blackqueercharacters #blackgaycharacters #neurodivergentcharacters #mentalhealth #adhd
Writing Diversely: Atheist Characters | Interview with Sam (aka The Son of Dog) Vanessa Marie Books 2021-11-09 | This month on the Writing Diversely series, I'll be chatting with Sam from the YouTube channel The Son of Dog and we'll be discussing atheist characters. Sam was a Bible Believing Christian for 20 years and is now an atheist who advocates for skepticism and reason. He enjoys writing, playing music, and acting. He's been married for almost 10 years and currently works in film and TV. Follow Sam on his channel: youtube.com/channel/UCC9p0L9oZCPMs8hpCFbgTpw Book mentioned for mixed faith couples:In Faith and In Doubt by Dale McGowan: amazon.com/Faith-Doubt-Religious-Believers-Nonbelievers/dp/0814433723/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=in+faith+and+in+doubt&qid=1636415022&sprefix=in+faith+an%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-2 Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY...Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my new book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c...https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooksNewsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...Timestamps:Intro: 00:00What was your life like as a Christian: 03:58What made you change your mind: 07:44What does atheist mean to you: 15:50How did you feel about leaving Christianity: 18:22How has your life changed/stayed the same since becoming an atheist: 24:48What are things you care about: 26:50How did your family/friends react to you becoming an atheist: 30:40Did both you and your wife leave Christianity at the same time: 36:03What do you think happens to us when we die: 43:32Why did you start your YT channel: 48:40How do you feel about religion & those who still practice it: 54:40What if you're wrong: 1:02:02Stereotypes & Misconceptions about atheists: 1:05:13What should writers know when writing an atheist character: 1:13:53 Q&A session: 1:18:21 Announcements/Closing: 1:23:46#writingdiversely #atheist #atheistcharacters #religion #christianity #nonbelief #beliefs #fundamentalchristianity #evangelicalchristianity
Writing Diversely: Black Characters | Interview with Author T.A. Beasley Vanessa Marie Books 2021-10-19 | This month for the Writing Diversely series, I will be chatting with author T.A. Beasley about writing black characters. T.A. Beasley is a thriller author, book reviewer, and podcaster, who has been in love with mysteries and thrillers since her youth watching her favorite Scooby Doo and Murder She Wrote shows, which she still enjoys to this day. She is the author of the It Happened To Me Duology and her recently released title, The Journal. She resides in Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband and bookshelves.Follow her at the links below and get her new released book, The Journal! The Journal (order signed copies here): https://labricebooks.square.site/ The Journal (From Amazon, not signed): amazon.com/Journal-T-Beasley-ebook/dp/B09H32SCV4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+journal+t+a+beasley&qid=1632611213&sr=8-1 Website: www.tabeasley.comIG/Twitter/Facebook: @authortabeasleyBooks & authors we mentioned/recommended during the livestream:How to Write Black Characters: amazon.com/How-Write-Black-Characters-Incomplete/dp/1734923423/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ACKOW1EG1LAY&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+write+black+characters&qid=1634760310&sr=8-3Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury: goodreads.com/book/show/52305778-blood-like-magic?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=PTm46wts5J&rank=1 A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown: goodreads.com/book/show/49629448-a-song-of-wraiths-and-ruin?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_18 The Diviners by Libba Bray (example of a white author writing good, diverse characters): goodreads.com/book/show/7728889-the-diviners?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_12 Authors Teresa Recommends: Tiffany D. JacksonAngie ThomasShelly Ellis/Straton Not mentioned in the video but another great book I just remembered by a black author with a black main protagonist is Amari and The Night Brothers by B.B. Alston (Can’t believe I forgot this one, this was one of my all-time favorite books of 2021): goodreads.com/book/show/53240817-amari-and-the-night-brothers?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_6 Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY...Want to learn how to write disabled characters? Buy my new book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: https://vanessamariebooks.teachable.c...https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooksNewsletter sign-up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/writervaness...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...Timestamps: Intro/Announcements: 00:00Being a black woman in America: 04:00Discrimination/Racism & how have you dealt with it: 05:37 Stereotypes of black people in media & how it has impacted you: 09:28Colorism & how it has impacted you: 12:35 Experience/feelings about your natural hair: 21:16Code-Switching: 28:46Black & spirituality: 33:25What's your process for creating your characters: 36:20Teresa's books & characters: 41:10Should writers using offensive terms if writing historical fiction: 54:28Black stereotypes & tropes to stay away from: 1:04:40Advice to writers on writing black characters: 1:13:21Book recs by black authors: 1:16:26Q&A session: 1:20:58Outro/Final announcements: 1:40:04#writingdiversely #writingblackcharacters #blackauthors #diversebooks #blackgirlmagic #blackboyjoy #writingdiversecharacters #authortube #writingdiscussions #writingvideos #blackcharacters #authorinterview
Writing Diversely: Disabled Characters | Interview with writer Chantel Bongiovanni Vanessa Marie Books 2021-09-22 | This month in the Writing Diversely series, I will be chatting with writer Chantel Bongiovanni about her disability and what writers should know when writing disabled characters. Stella Young Ted Talk: youtu.be/8K9Gg164Bsw TimestampsIntro: 00:00What is your disability: 3:15When were you diagnosed with your disability and what was that like for you: 6:13Do you prefer the term person with a disability or disabled person: 7:27In what ways do you think you were treated differently because of your disability: 9:24Were you involved in any treatments or therapies for your disability: 19:05Do you have a caregiver that helps you with daily tasks: 21:52Playing power chair hockey and power chair football what is that like?: 25:18Do you play just as a hobby or do you compete at a professional level: 30:13How do others who are not disabled react when they hear you are an athlete: 31:45What makes you passionate about writing about disability: 34:11Is there anything else you’re passionate about or any other hobbies: 35:55Were there any times in your life you felt discriminated against because of your disability: 37:29How do you feel about being seen as an inspiration simply for living your life with a disability: 41:23What do you think are some misconceptions people have had about you: 49:47How has dating been like for you: 54:38What do you want writers to know when writing a disabled character: 58:43Closing/Outro: 1:32:00Follow Chantel: Website: chantelspeaks.com Social media handles: @lavieentoadsChantel is also one my diversity (sensitivity) readers on my website, if you'd like to contact her about doing a sensitivity read for your story you can contact her here: vanessamariebooks.com/diversity-reader-directory Want to watch the other interviews in the Writing Diversely series? Check out the playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2zFgLQn2r0juGWd2w4VtCLA2-SzOZXjWant to learn more about how to write disabled characters? Buy my new book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: vanessamariebooks.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters/?product_id=3362705&coupon_code=DIVERSE21https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooksNewsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enGoodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21676090.Vanessa_Marie#writingdiversely #writingdisabledcharacters #disability #authortube #writingdiscussions #writingvideos
Writing Diversely | Jewish Characters | Interview with Author Bonni Goldberg Vanessa Marie Books 2021-08-19 | This month I'll be chatting with author Bonni Goldberg about her jewish heritage and what writers should know when writing a jewish character. Want to watch the other interviews in the writing diversely series? Check out the playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY2zFgLQn2r0juGWd2w4VtCLA2-SzOZXj Timestamps:Intro: 00:00brief explanation of what Judaism is and what are the core beliefs: 3:02What are the appropriate terms to use: 18:41What are terms that should not be used or are considered derogatory towards jewish people: 24:11How do you think jewish people are perceived today by others: 26:26Have you experienced any type of discrimination or micro- aggressions because of your jewish heritage: 30:23What jewish holidays or traditions did your family observe: 38:51Did you have a bar/bat mitzvah: 43:07Do you have to pray or attend synagogue a certain amount of times per week/day/month: 48:49Are there any special prayers that all jewish people are supposed to know: 52:00Can non-jewish people attend a synagogue: 54:01If someone were to convert to Judaism, what does that process look like : 1:04:32Are there specific beliefs about the after life or what the purpose of life is: 1:07:08Do you and your family follow any dietary restrictions or are you more relaxed: 1:10:44What do you think writers usually get wrong when writing a jewish character: 1:16:44What do you really want writers to know when writing a jewish character: 1:21:09Book/authors you recommend that portray jewish characters: 1:28:16Closing/Outro: 1:29:50Follow Bonni: Website: bonnigoldberg.comFacebook: facebook.com/bonnigoldbergbooksTwitter: twitter.com/bonnigoldbergInstagram: instagram.com/goldbergbonni Bonni's Book (Room to Write): amazon.com/gp/product/0874778255/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0874778255&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwbonnigoldb-20&linkId=YE2ABVNRXYQXF5FS Want to know how to write disabled characters? Buy my new book: books2read.com/u/m2lrYj Want to learn how to write diverse characters? Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooksNewsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaPinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216#writingdiversely #writingjewishcharacters #judaism #diversebooks #weneeddiversebooks #diversitymatters #diverserepresentation #religion
Writing Diversely: Disability with Editor Madison Parrotta Vanessa Marie Books 2021-07-23 | In order to help writers learn how to write characters from all different backgrounds, each month I will be interviewing someone with a diverse background and asking them to share their experiences and what they think writers should know and avoid in order to create diverse characters and have good representation. July is Disability Pride month and this month we're talking with writer and editor Madison Parrotta about disability, specifically spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Writing Diversely series (pansexuality interview): youtu.be/cNXpK27bfec Diverse Characters vs Own Voices video: youtu.be/8F_6Fox26io Pre-order my new book (A Writer's Guide to Creating Diverse Characters: Disability): amazon.com/dp/B0981KGB3XMadison's Twitter: twitter.com/midbop?lang=enhttps://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooksNewsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaPinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216Timestamps:Intro: 00:00What are your preferred pronouns: 3:28What is your disability: 3:44When were you diagnosed with your disability and what was that like for you: 4:39Do you prefer the term person with a disability or disabled person: 13:36In what ways do you think you were treated differently because of your disability: 16:34In what ways do you think your childhood was the same as other kids without disabilities: 25:48Were you involved in any treatments or therapies for your disability: 30:54Do you have a caregiver that helps you with daily tasks: 46:26In what ways do you think your environment is accessible for you and in what ways can it be better: 50:31What type of equipment, tech, or modifications do you use to make your environment more accessible to you: 58:00Were there any times in your life you felt discriminated against because of your disability: 1:02:12How do you feel about being seen as an inspiration simply for living your life with a disability: 1:09:11What do you think are some misconceptions people have had about you: 1:11:55What are your hobbies and what are you passionate about: 1:16:31Have you been in a relationship before and if so, can you share what was that like: 1:21:16Is it an interabled relationship or did you both have a disability: 1:22:14 What do you want writers to know when writing a disabled character: 1:26:00Closing/Outro: 1:47:02#writingdiversely #writingdisabledcharacters #disability #authortube #writingdiscussions #writingvideos
Writing Diversely: Pansexuality | Interview with Ellis (aka Selfless Potato) Vanessa Marie Books 2021-06-18 | This is a brand new series I'm starting on my channel called Writing Diversely. In order to help writers learn how to write characters from all different backgrounds, each month I will be interviewing someone with a diverse background and asking them to share their experiences and what they think writers should know and avoid in order to create diverse characters and have good representation. Since June is Pride month, in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, I will be starting this series by interviewing YouTuber Ellis (aka Selfless Potato). We are going to be talking on the subject of Pansexuality. So if you're a writer and you're writing about a character that identifies as Pan, then this video could be helpful for you. Flow Chart that Ellis mentioned in the video, this is for people leaving religion but can be helpful for those in the LGBTQ+ community as well: medium.com/excommunications/should-i-tell-people-im-not-religious-anymore-a-flowchart-67c28cd23a8a Follow Ellis (Selfless Potato): YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCXSBLTxNFAxSRBgt7i39eZA/featuredTwitter: @SelflessPotatoIf you want to learn more on how to write different diverse characters, join me for my new online course: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooksNewsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaTimestamps: Intro & Disclaimer: 00:00Preferred pronouns: 03:25 What is pansexuality & what does it mean to you: 03:58 Ellis shares his story: 05:21Pansexuality vs bisexuality: 09:16When did you first realize you weren't straight: 11:26Were there any signs you ignored growing up: 12:58What was it like discovering who you are & what/who helped you on your journey: 14:20Were your friends/family supportive when you came out: 17:50What has been your experience joining the LGBTQ+ community: 23:33Any negative feedback when coming out? How did you deal with those: 24:56Are you attracted to a certain gender more than others: 26:35 What do you say to those who don’t understand pansexuality: 27:57What do you want people to know about you as a person: 29:12 What should writers know when writing a pansexual character & what stereotypes to avoid: 31:20How have you/will you continue to celebrate pride month: 35:20Fact or Fiction Game: 38:00Outro/Announcements: 48:30#writingdiversely #pansexuality #writingdiversecharacters #pridemonth #lgbtq #diversityandinclusion #representationmatters #diversebooks #weneeddiversebooks
Author Interview: The Vampires Fall by Elizabeth Duivenvoorde Vanessa Marie Books 2021-06-11 | Today, I'm interviewing author, mother, and entrepreneur, Elizabeth Duivenvoorde. Her new book, The Vampire's Fall, comes out on October 5th, 2021! Pre-order the book here: amazon.com/dp/B092TF1165?ref_=nav_custrec_signin&Follow Elizabeth at:Website: elizabethduivenvoorde.caFacebook: @ElizaDuivenvoordeInstagram: @ElizaDuivenvoordeTwitter: @Author_ElizaDNewsletter Signup: www.elizabethduivenvoorde.ca/contactMy links:https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooksNewsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaPinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216
Writer Resources + Stories for Readers | Members Section Walkthrough Vanessa Marie Books 2021-05-28 | Welcome back everyone! In today’s video I’m going to walk you through the members only section of my website. Take a look at all the cool perks you can get for signing up for my newsletter. I've got tons of great resources for writers (which I continually add to) and short stories/sneak peeks for readers. If you like this video make sure to hit that like button and leave me a comment below and let me know what would you like to see added to the members only section? If you haven’t subscribed to this channel yet, make sure to hit that subscribe button and the little bell to be notified when I post new videos.TimestampsIntro: 00:00The Vault: 01:27For ReadersShort Stories: 02:28Flash Fiction Stories: 05:03Sneak Peeks: 06:24Book Planner: 06:46Scribd App: 07:23For WritersProductivity/Tracking Tools: 09:55Writer Tools/Website: 14:45Online Courses: 21:10Blogs & Author Website: 28:35Author Business & Social Media Tools: 31:04Freelancers: 37:19Writing Craft Books: 41:58Other Books: 46:30Author Side Hustles: 47:51What’s Coming Up/Outro: 49:03Links to things mentioned in video: Leigh-An’s IG: instagram.com/leighanwrites/?hl=enBook Planner Walkthrough: youtu.be/PPkj0P7UBxs Joyce Carol Oates' Masterclass Review: vanessamariebooks.com/masterclass-art-of-short-story Neil Gaiman & R.L. Stine's Masterclass Reviews: youtu.be/bO7VM9Up2NcNinja Writers Review: youtu.be/pjXQ88EL4Pk Ninja Writers (Affiliate Link): ninjawriters.org/courses/a-novel-idea-subscription?affcode=54937_9z-gzpeyBook Updates + New Online Course for Writers: youtu.be/CP4LKkgxdR8 How to Write Diverse Characters Course: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters What are diversity readers: youtu.be/9RvIUwlb7jI Author side Hustles: youtu.be/gpfosuhVqyc Scribd (affiliate link): scribd.com/g/tt1p1https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7 Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaPinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216#writerresources #authortube #booktube
Book Updates + New Online Course for Writers Vanessa Marie Books 2021-05-13 | Welcome back everyone! In today’s video I’m going to share with you some book updates & projects I’ve been working on, including a new online course for writers. If you like this video make sure to hit that like button and leave me a comment below and let me know what are some projects you’ve been working on lately? If you haven’t subscribed to this channel yet, make sure to hit that subscribe button and the little bell to be notified when I post new videos. Timestamps: Intro: 00:00Azaïs Witches & short story: 00:36How to Write Disabled Characters Ebook: 02:44Online Course for Writers: 04:14Outro: 07:12How to Write Diverse Characters Course: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaPinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216https://linktr.ee/vanessamariebooks#howtowritediversecharacters #howtowritedisabledcharacters #writercourse #writerclass #bookupdates #shortstories #yaparanormal #yafiction #blackauthortuber #disabledauthortuber
Writer Resources: Ninja Writers Vanessa Marie Books 2021-04-29 | Welcome back everyone! In today’s video I’m going to share with you one of my favorite writer resources: The Ninja Writers. If you like this video make sure to hit that like button and leave me a comment below and let me know what are some of your favorite writer resources? If you haven’t subscribed to this channel yet, make sure to hit that subscribe button and the little bell to be notified when I post new videos.Ninja Writers Affiliate Link: ninjawriters.org/courses/a-novel-idea-subscription?affcode=54937_9z-gzpeyTimestamps:Intro: 00:00Ninja Writers Overview: 00:34Ninja Writers Club: 02:28Ninja Writers Guild: 06:34Ninja Writers Academy: 08:39Ninja Writers Slack: 10:40Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaPinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216#theninjawriters #writerresource #writingcommunity #ninjawritersclub #ninjawritersguild #ninjawritersacademy #blackauthortuber #disabledauthortuber
From Serial to Novel: Why Im Changing My Story Vanessa Marie Books 2021-04-15 | Welcome back everyone! In today’s video I’m going to share with you why I’m no longer writing my serial project. If you like this video make sure to hit that like button and leave me a comment below and let me know what projects are you currently working on. If you haven’t subscribed to this channel yet, make sure to hit that subscribe button and the little bell to be notified when I post new videos.How I outline my serial project: youtu.be/5krVXGMB63MTimestamps:Intro: 00:00What is a serial: 00:30Why I’m no longer writing a serial: 01:09World Building: 01:44Short Stories: 02:24Multiple POVs: 03:12Taking a Break: 06:57Outro: 08:09Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaPinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216#fromserialtonovel #authortuber #writinganovel #writingaserial #serialfiction #blackauthortuber #diversestories #blackstories
Favorite Books of Q1 | Quarterly Wrap Up Vanessa Marie Books 2021-04-01 | Welcome back everyone! In today’s video I’m going to share with you my favorite books so far this year. If you like this video make sure to hit that like button and leave me a comment below and let me know What are some of your favorite books so far this year? If you haven’t subscribed to this channel yet, make sure to hit that subscribe button and the little bell to be notified when I post new videos. Book Planner Walkthrough: youtube.com/watch?v=PPkj0P7UBxsWings of Ebony Bookclub Discussion: youtu.be/FaUMgAAGyJQTimestamps: Intro: 00:00The Cousins: 01:43Wings of Ebony: 05:03Amari & The Night Brothers: 10:09Outro: 16.21Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l6b0h2 Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaPinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216#bookreviews #wrapups #blackbooktuber #favoritebooksofquarterone #quarterlywrapup #booksbyblackauthors #diversebooks #diversityandinclusion #yafantasybooks #yamysterybooks #middlegradefantasybooks
Book Planner Walkthrough: Reading Goals, Trackers, Challenges, Wishlists & More Vanessa Marie Books 2021-03-19 | Want to get book planner sheets like these? Check out my livestream to find out how you can get these sheets and more. Timestamps: Intro: 00:00Tech Issues: 00:58Issues Resolved: 01:33Bookish Goals: 04:202021 Reading Challenge: 06:04A-Z Reading Challenge: 07:49New Monthly Book Releases: 09:40Monthly Book Hauls: 10:03Series Tracker: 11:01Wishlist: 11:28Monthly TBR: 13:21Monthly Wrap-Up: 14:06Favorites of 2021: 15:58Yearly Statistics: 16:10Book Review Sheets: 19:28How to download the planner sheets: 21:28Questions & Comments: 22:18Site I used to create the templates: canva.com Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l6b0h2Find me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaPinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216
Writing Characters with Disabilities Part 2 | Writer Discussions Vanessa Marie Books 2021-03-04 | Welcome back everyone! In today’s video I’m sharing with you even more dos and don’ts of writing characters with disabilities. If you like this video make sure to hit that like button and leave me a comment below and let me know which tip you found most helpful in today’s video. If you haven’t subscribed to this channel yet, make sure to hit that subscribe button and the little bell to be notified when I post new videos.Dos and Don’ts of Writing a Character with a Disability Part 1: youtu.be/61LPr-tae3IDisability infographic & Stats: cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/infographic-disability-impacts-all.htmlTimestamps:Intro: 00:00Biases & Assumptions: 00:49Don’t make it all about disability: 01:43Don’t overemphasize disability: 02:31Intersectionality: 03:08Internalized Ableism: 04:00Sexual human beings: 05:58Sexual Orientations & Gender Expressions: 07:02Don’t Infantilize us: 07:24Don’t imply normality: 08:09"Looking" disabled: 08:44Resources & Outro: 09:55Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7Teespring store: Novel Creations: teespring.com/stores/novel-creationsFind me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaPinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216#writingcharacterswithdisabilities #writerdiscussions #authortube #blackauthortubers #disabledauthortubers #diversitymatters #diversityandinclusion #writingdisabledcharacters
Tropes to Love | Unreliable Narrator Vanessa Marie Books 2021-02-18 | Welcome back everyone! In today’s video I’m going to share with you another one of my favorite tropes: the unreliable narrator and books that feature this trope. If you like this video make sure to hit that like button and leave me a comment below and let me know what are some of your favorite tropes. If you haven’t subscribed to this channel yet, make sure to hit that subscribe button and the little bell to be notified when I post new videos.Timestamps:Intro: 00:00Mara Dyer Series: 01:04Archetype: 02:13Home Before Dark: 04:27The Girl on the Train: 09:10Don't Look Back: 10:44One of Us is Lying: 11:58Newsletter sign-up: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a2t6o7Teespring store: Novel Creations: teespring.com/stores/novel-creationsFind me on:Website: http://vanessamariebooks.comFacebook: facebook.com/writervanessamarieInstagram: instagram.com/authorvanessamarie/?hl=enTwitter: twitter.com/vlaguerre16Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/24780791-vanessaPinterest: pinterest.com/VanessaMarie2216#bookswithunreliablenarrators#unreliablenarrator#favoritetropes#unreliablenarratortrope#tropestoloveunreliablenarrator
