We keep getting told that steampunk is not diverse. We keep proving them wrong. Two and a half years ago, we brought you the award-winning anthology Steampunk World. […]
diversity / kickstarter / structural discrimination
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On Litmus Tests and Invisible Illnesses; more on Steampunk Universe
This is a mirror of the latest backer update for Steampunk Universe. If you haven’t backed the project yet, you can at steampunkuniverse.alliterationink.com. For context, see this post: […]
diversity / kickstarter / structural discrimination
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Two Issues Around Steampunk Universe, Addressed
[Edit: Follow-up post at https://ideatrash.net/2016/10/on-litmus-tests-and-invisible-illnesses.html] I’m glad – and that’s not sarcasm, folks – to see people calling me out within hours of me asking people to. In […]
discrimination / kickstarter / publishing / sexism
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The Complicated Mess When The Missing Stair Gets Noticed
[Edit: I think the next post is an important companion and, hopefully, a step towards changing the systemic problems.] Thanks to being on call for my day job […]
anthology / kickstarter
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Alliteration Ink Presents: The Kickstarter for *No Sh!t, There I Was*, an anthology of improbable tales
Unbelievable, but no sh!t, there I was, seeing a Kickstarter for 24 improbable tales from science fiction, fantasy, and horror authors. Is there a better phrase to start […]
crowdfunding / kickstarter
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait: Back *No Sh!t, There I Was* Today!
I’ve run into them, and perhaps you have too: People who look at a crowdfunding project and say "Ooh, that’s neat. I’ll buy it when it comes out." […]