Category Archives: Media

Interacting with gay coming out stories as an ace

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

We’ve talked a lot about what it’s like to come out as ace, and we’ve also talked about how this is represented in ace fiction. But if you look for coming out stories, most of them aren’t about aces, they’re … Continue reading →

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Ace Tropes: World of Ace (Wish Fulfillment Edition)

Posted on March 23, 2018 by

This is part of a series on tropes in fiction with ace characters. To link or follow this series, please use the “ace tropes” tag on this blog. “I’d say about two-thirds of the population of our planet are some … Continue reading →

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Ace Tropes: Ace Ensemble (Wish Fulfilment Edition)

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

This is part of a series on tropes in fiction with ace characters. To link or follow this series, please use the “ace tropes” tag on this blog. “Let’s see here. Levar is demisexual, Nadia is aro ace, Julio is … Continue reading →

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Ace Tropes: Revised Ace

Posted on November 27, 2017 by

This is part of a series on tropes in fiction with ace characters. To link or follow this series, please use the “ace tropes” tag on this blog. “I’m sure you’ve seen signs though. Animals naturally relax around you. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Doing it right. How Bojack Horseman worked with Ace LA

Posted on November 11, 2017 by

Bojack Horseman is a show that will not appeal to everyone’s tastes.  It’s a show about horrible people in depressing situations. The humour tends towards crass, and is often downright offensive.   It’s also getting a lot of great press at … Continue reading →

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Some reflections on writing ace and aro LARP characters

Posted on October 24, 2017 by

As some of you may remember, I played New World Magischola (a Live Action Role Playing game set at a wizard college) last year.  Since then, I’ve played a couple of other LARPs (including the second semester of NWM).  At some point … Continue reading →

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Ace Tropes: When Do I Tell Them I’m Ace?

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

This is part of a series on tropes in fiction with ace characters. To link or follow this series, please use the “ace tropes” tag on this blog. Abby knew what people had said about her in the past: that … Continue reading →

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