The "Look, Ma, I'm Published!" Party Pack:
Caretakers:
https://t.co/S3MGgrmGqi
The Tea Party:
https://t.co/7DU6ny710t
A Place to Wipe Your Paws:
https://t.co/3SjGuRyqNa
Essay on Coming Out and Queer Identities:
https://t.co/TpL83IgkXJ
@KathleenBednar_ Also speaks to privilege. A lot of people can't upend their families and change jobs at the drop of a hat, if jobs are even available at all in other areas.
@KathleenBednar_ You might need to be for some? I thought I was pretty clear something was a platonic but protective friendship & beta reader was shocked to discover my character was Ace & they were just friends.
Coworker looking outside forlornly: I was hoping for no snow this year.
Me: We live in Minnesota?
Her: But there was like none last year!
Me: Gotta make up the difference & even it out.
Her: There's a lot to hate about you...
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It doesn't always need a subplot of a main character getting a romantic partner. You can focus on their growth without making them "worthy" of another.