Writing Deaf Characters in Fantasy
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Month: October 2025
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This was a DEAFinitely Readers Book Club read for October. To see the live recaps, click HERE. From the opening pages, this book grabbed me with an ominous start and refused to let me go. Tension is built with every chapter as you peel back another layer of secrets, guilt, and fear. What begins as…
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I have struggled to truly figure out how I want to express ASL in my stories. After all, ASL is a visual language – not a written language. I’m constantly thinking: Do I use <brackets>? Do I use italics? Do I use quotes – or no quotes? Do I do anything different at all? Do…
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Quicksilver is a dystopian fantasy that blends romance, rebellion, and free will with banter and a wild ending. I’ll be honest—I went into Quicksilver a little hesitant. I’d heard it compared to ACOTAR, and since I didn’t love that book, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Thankfully, it was better. And while it did drag…
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There’s something magical about stepping away from the noise of everyday life and sinking into stories — both the ones we read and the ones we write. I recently went on a book retreat with a group of friends and it was everything a I could dream of: reading, crafting, bookstore adventures, chatting, and even…
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It always surprises me when I can hear. Really hear. A couple of months ago, I got new hearing aids — and yes, they’re purple! 💜 But let me back up a bit. About a year ago, I lost one of my hearing aids. I searched everywhere for nearly six months. I deep-cleaned the house,…
