Hello, and Happy Friday!
My name is Taylor, and I’m bringing you this week’s QWeekly — a recap of the last week of headlines from the Qnotes newsroom.
The latest edition has hit the stands, and it’s filled with lots of fun features. One of which, written by yours truly, is about the world of fanfiction.
These fan-created written works will often use alternate universes or scenarios to explore the relationship between fictional characters outside of their original source material.
Fanfiction not only allows folks to continue to live vicariously through their favorite characters, but it also can provide newbies and seasoned readers the chance to discover more about themselves and their sexuality.
You can read more about it below.
From sci-fi beginnings to LGBTQ+ representation: understanding the world of fanfiction
At 10, and in the beginning years of being a fangirl, this writer had just finished the “Harry Potter” and “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series. Both fictional worlds provided a sense of freedom not yet experienced personally in life at that time.[…]
MORE HEADLINES
Why did Equality NC fire a Black Trans employee?
By Taylor Heeden Larkins
Almost two weeks ago, Equality NC (ENC) terminated the last Black trans person employed there, […]
Charlotte Gaymer’s Network provides a growing community for queer gamers
The world of video games hasn’t always been an inclusive space for members of the […]
From fanon to canon: a glossary of fanfiction terms
Fanfiction has become an easily accessible option for folks who are seeking out happily ever […]
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ICYMI
Former president Trump comes after Kamala Harris during Charlotte rally
In the days following a reported assassination attempt against Donald Trump, President Joe Biden shocked […]
The number of children in foster care has shrunk across the nation, but not in North Carolina.
Foster care in the United States over the last decade has seen a shift in […]
Two Mecklenburg County Commissioners block Pride proclamation
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday evening fell into chaos after two […]
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