Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the terms "diverse characters"? What about "own voices"? Does it get a bit confusing for you? Well, you’re in luck cause today I’m discussing the difference between writing diverse characters and writing an own voices story.

Jonas’ blog post: fantasyandcoffee.com/queer-stories-vs-queer-characters-a-point-on-own-voices

Books mentioned that feature diverse characters:
The Diviners by Libba Bray: goodreads.com/book/show/7728889-the-diviners?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=UC8MikVaFL&rank=3
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer: goodreads.com/book/show/43204703-a-curse-so-dark-and-lonely?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Geh6UyeY35&rank=1

Book review for A Curse so Dark and Lonely (starts at 9:07): youtube.com/watch?v=Ff3T744kDYI&t=547s

Book mentioned that is Own Voices:
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz: goodreads.com/book/show/12000020-aristotle-and-dante-discover-the-secrets-of-the-universe?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=5ycrd9GGss&rank=1

Book review for Aristotle and Dante: youtube.com/watch?v=b8QjD5mxdIk

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