Black Superheroes

... need more memorable arch-enemies.  This is a savvy argument, and one I hadn't considered before.  I don't really know a wide enough sample of black superheroes to gauge whether or not they are genuinely short of great nemesis opposition. But if they are, that's a serious problem.  A nemesis can contribute a great deal to the shape and dynamic of a hero.  Now, not all heroes have an arch-enemy; some just go from one crisis to another.  A single spectacular opponent, however, provides a more focused impact.  That has some literary advantages.  So if that territory is really underserved ... writers, start your engines.

Story: "Insulating Layers"

This story fills a square on my card for the kink_bingo fest. This fest encourages people to push the limits of their comfort zone by creating erotica, pr0n, smut, and other sexy stuff in the many flavors of kinky, sensual, and otherwise exotic activities. I'm hoping to attract some new readers for my writing.

The following story belongs to Schrodinger's Heroes, featuring an apocryphal television show supported by an imaginary fandom. It's science fiction about quantum physics and saving the world from alternate dimensions. It features a very mixed cast in terms of ethnicity and sexual orientation. This project developed with input from multiple people, and it's open for everyone to play in. You can read more about the background, the characters, and a bunch of assorted content on the menu page.

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National Coming Out Day

Today is National Coming Out Day.  Here is a safe space to share your QUILTBAG status, or any other facet of your identity that you want people to know about.

Me, I'm metasexual.  My nature is so intricate, it does not fit on a spectrum or even a three-dimensional graph.  It's more like a tesseract.

Crowdfunding by Thesilentpoet

News from thesilentpoet:

Lior's backstory has been funded.  Folks get to choose a bonus story too.

The poem "Another Secret" has been written for National Coming Out Day, on the theme of gender/sexuality crisis. 
17 lines = $10

Also planned is a Halloween/Autumn themed round of poetry, which would run October 28-29, 2012.  Watch for the prompt call to appear.

Crowdfunding by Thesilentpoet

News from thesilentpoet:

Lior's backstory has been funded.  Folks get to choose a bonus story too.

The poem "Another Secret" has been written for National Coming Out Day, on the theme of gender/sexuality crisis. 
17 lines = $10

Also planned is a Halloween/Autumn themed round of poetry, which would run October 28-29, 2012.  Watch for the prompt call to appear.