tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84321222525446935882024-02-13T20:01:39.586-08:00Whipping Girlwriter, performer and activist Julia Serano's blog! most posts will focus on gender & sexuality; trans, queer & feminist politics; music & performance; and other stuff that interests or concerns me. find out more about my various creative endeavors at <a href="http://juliaserano.com">juliaserano.com</a>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-90223930348240707282024-01-11T10:41:00.000-08:002024-01-11T10:41:44.180-08:00Whipping Girl 3rd Edition to Be Released in March!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlNasp_bNELBiaUItTM5qdkipTHK5_Tai-xGp5kPN7evDqrKEgctDi4oZRh7YB1s5f2rtFksFDf54zlqvmAYhIDU0NTzrr-zEXShixftykQuLFLCpXPMqxtW4T5lc-3DgD95lVzv4VB_4HYB4NDYi_1TK2uqsBzxA3mTMBUl-x12fOn63lw7u_rrlYfx8/s400/0-WG3-400px.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlNasp_bNELBiaUItTM5qdkipTHK5_Tai-xGp5kPN7evDqrKEgctDi4oZRh7YB1s5f2rtFksFDf54zlqvmAYhIDU0NTzrr-zEXShixftykQuLFLCpXPMqxtW4T5lc-3DgD95lVzv4VB_4HYB4NDYi_1TK2uqsBzxA3mTMBUl-x12fOn63lw7u_rrlYfx8/s320/0-WG3-400px.jpg" width="214" /></a></div>I'm happy to announce that a 3rd edition of my first book <a href="https://www.juliaserano.com/whippinggirl.html" target="_blank">Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity</a> will be coming out this March — you can <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/julia-serano/whipping-girl/9781541604520/" target="_blank">pre-order it here</a>!<p></p><p>I just published an announcement post for the book, which you can read on either <a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/whipping-girl-3rd-edition-to-be-released-in-march-2024-2d6fffa258b8?sk=78f08e3f9762bc2164c97b8a200511f1" target="_blank">Medium</a> or <a href="https://juliaserano.substack.com/p/whipping-girl-3rd-edition-to-be-released" target="_blank">Substack</a>). It's only a 5 minute read, but here's a brief synopsis: It's basically the same book as before, but with a new Afterword on trans youth and moral panics (aka, responding to the current anti-trans backlash). It also has a new cover (as you can see to the right) — I describe the thinking process behind the cover in the announcement post as well. </p><p>In addition to the book's release in March, I have a series of essays and videos related to <i>Whipping Girl</i> planned for the coming months, including a transmisogyny explainer video and spoken word performances of some of the chapters. So be sure to follow me on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@juliaserano" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/" target="_blank">Medium</a>, and/or <a href="https://juliaserano.substack.com/" target="_blank">Substack</a> if you’re interested in those.</p><p>As always, I will be spreading the word on <a href="https://juliaserano.com/socialmedia.html" target="_blank">social media</a> — that link provides a comprehensive list of all that platforms I am currently on if you wish to follow me there too...</p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-43452814664682660632024-01-01T12:58:00.000-08:002024-01-01T12:58:01.356-08:00My Best Writings of 2023<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">I thought I’d begin the new year with a quick recap of my writings from 2023. All these essays are on <a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/" target="_blank">Medium</a> and have been demonetized. If you appreciate them, please consider <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">supporting my work on Patreon</a>!</p><p>Several of the essays were my definitive responses to major anti-trans talking points: They are thoroughly researched (citing sources all along the way), comprehensive, and well-argued—so if you only read one or a few, I encourage you to make it these:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth-is-neither-new-nor-experimental-a-timeline-and-compilation-b4bb8375d797" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth Is Neither New nor Experimental: A Timeline and Compilation of Studies</a></li><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/understanding-the-anti-trans-parent-movement-90d126de1fc9" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Understanding the Anti-Trans Parent Movement</a></li><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/all-the-evidence-against-transgender-social-contagion-f82fbda9c5d4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">All the Evidence Against Transgender Social Contagion</a></li><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/explaining-assigned-sex-ratio-shifts-in-trans-children-12c6d01903a3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Explaining Assigned Sex Ratio Shifts in Trans Children</a></li><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/spotting-anti-trans-media-bias-on-detransition-a9a782a46894" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotting Anti-Trans Media Bias on Detransition</a></li></ul><p>Here are the other essays I’ve written this year. I am proud of these too, but they were less intensive research-wise (and are often shorter as a result):</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/what-is-a-woman-a-response-8f91aaf3a971" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">What Is a Woman? (a response)</a></li><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/on-male-socialization-and-the-trans-masc-versus-trans-fem-discourse-14bccb196a63" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">On “Male Socialization” and the “Trans Masc Versus Trans Fem” Discourse</a></li><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/did-lisa-marchiano-invent-transgender-social-contagion-and-no-transition-before-age-25-c74f26e2f0f9" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Did Lisa Marchiano Invent “Transgender Social Contagion” and “No Transition Before Age 25”?</a></li><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/masculinity-femininity-and-meanings-19dd9a1a797" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Masculinity, Femininity, and Meanings</a></li><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/kosa-a-nationwide-anti-trans-lgbtq-bill-in-all-but-name-d6d9f8b8ec6c" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">KOSA: A Nationwide Anti-Trans/LGBTQ+ Bill in All but Name (And What You Can Do to Stop It)</a></li><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/the-history-of-the-word-transgenderism-55fd9bbf65cc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">History of the Word “Transgenderism” (and why “eradicating transgenderism” = eradicating transgender people)</a></li><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/anti-trans-op-ed-news-story-bingo-a4fa2a8409c9" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Anti-Trans Op-Ed & News Story Bingo</a></li></ul><p>Finally, since years are an admittedly arbitrary time-frame, I will end with two essays that I wrote at the very end of 2022. Both distill some of the main take-home points of my recent book <a href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sexed Up: How Society Sexualizes Us, and How We Can Fight Back</a> and apply them to our current anti-trans moral panic and what drives transphobia and biphobia within queer and feminist circles:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/penises-privilege-and-feminist-lgbtq-purity-politics-bafd1f25fe3e" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Penises, Privilege, and Feminist & LGBTQ+ Purity Politics</a></li><li><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/anti-trans-grooming-and-social-contagion-claims-explained-a511a93b042f" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Anti-Trans “Grooming” and “Social Contagion” Claims</a></li></ul><p>I have lots of essays in the works for 2024, so stay tuned—they will all be cross-posted on both <a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Medium</a> and <a href="https://juliaserano.substack.com" target="_blank">Substack</a>, with alerts and links sent to my <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters. I am also working on a talk-length video entitled “Transgender People and Biological Sex: What the Science Says,” so subscribe to my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@juliaserano" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> if you want to be notified as soon as it comes out...</p><br /><p></p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-82659610974594548842023-11-02T15:58:00.003-07:002023-11-02T16:01:10.291-07:00Kat Cataclysm and NaNoWriMo 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqvc-wDseoMwfPX9pcLgl_j9ZduAOOryzcdFcnfQ42_s3v-_lxpje4kULYLD7FAF7yAAiHCkFQjThtBFhbp4zxrBW5HtfsF4CJo0x8FDmBZzQXY_gQ2NdZRfAKr7mW9Wl5LMpOow1E_bBkwwF61dXO4p_MXyNXmCTuGoFAf2FfDpxC_oz2KiIDkjtMlTBG/s2048/99cover-justfront-RBG%20copy.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1326" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqvc-wDseoMwfPX9pcLgl_j9ZduAOOryzcdFcnfQ42_s3v-_lxpje4kULYLD7FAF7yAAiHCkFQjThtBFhbp4zxrBW5HtfsF4CJo0x8FDmBZzQXY_gQ2NdZRfAKr7mW9Wl5LMpOow1E_bBkwwF61dXO4p_MXyNXmCTuGoFAf2FfDpxC_oz2KiIDkjtMlTBG/s320/99cover-justfront-RBG%20copy.jpg" width="207" /></a></div>Some of you who are newly following me may not know this, but in early 2020, I released my debut novel, <a href="https://www.juliaserano.com/99erics.html" rel="">99 Erics: a Kat Cataclysm faux novel</a>. The narrator/protagonist, Kat Cataclysm, is a polyamorous bisexual woman and absurdist short fiction writer. And <em>99 Erics</em> is a humorous account of Kat’s experiences writing a book called <em>99 Erics</em>,
which is about her experiences dating ninety-nine different people
named Eric. It is more surreal than slutty. Not that there is anything
wrong with slutty.<p></p><p>Despite not being able to promote it as much as I would like due to the pandemic, <em>99 Erics</em> is the only book I’ve written to date to have ever won a book award: It was the winner of the <a href="https://publishingtriangle.org/2021/05/winners-2021-awards/" rel="">Publishing Triangle’s 2021 Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction</a>, an <a href="https://independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=2478" rel="">Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) 2021 silver medalist in LGBT+ Fiction</a>, and one of <a href="https://www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2021/indie/books/" rel="">Kirkus Reviews’ Best Indie Books of 2021</a>.</p><p>The
reason why I’m telling you all this now is because, after much
deliberation, I think I’ve finally found a worthy premise for the next
Kat Cataclysm novel. A few days ago, I sat down and started typing and
the words just flew out of me! Unlike my nonfiction books and essays,
which come together in a slow and methodical manner, I’ve found that my
best fiction arises when I just let my unconscious mind loose and let
improvisation take hold.</p><p>Given the good start so far, I’ve decided to take part in <a href="https://nanowrimo.org/national-novel-writing-month" rel="">NaNoWriMo</a>
this month. For those unfamiliar, that acronym stands for National
Novel Writing Month. The idea is that you try to write every day in
November, hopefully coming out the other side with a fledgling first
draft of a novel in hand. While I highly doubt that I’ll finish a whole
first draft (especially since I have other commitments), I figured I’d
give it a go and see how much progress I make!</p><p>In the
meantime, rather than inundate y’all with those super-rough drafts, I
thought I’d share all the publicly available excerpts of <em>99 Erics</em>, to hopefully whet your appetite for an eventual second Kat installment.</p><p>My favorite chapter of <em>99 Erics</em>—which
I believe offers a great sense of both the character and the book—is
“Posers.” A video of me reading from the entire chapter can be found on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BJhPr8bdps&feature=youtu.be" rel="">YouTube</a> and a smaller excerpt of the first part of the chapter can be found on <a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/what-is-it-like-being-queer-ab2ba1de028a?sk=654f5c9c16fb53d8d875a3f4a81aff2c" rel="">Medium</a>.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>Here are other excerpts from the book that I’ve published on Medium (all no-paywall):<p></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/ethical-slut-vs-confused-slut-b820a674c503?sk=ed5dc771c86e209eb54a34ad94e5e090" rel="">Ethical Slut Vs. Confused Slut</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/banana-slug-of-a-different-color-c51e7e647b44?sk=29fd8b25322b59ae62f50a662bc2ffbd" rel="">Banana Slug of a Different Color</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/hipsters-in-queer-bars-b84fa497cf3c?sk=12170a9117fab0526814a108e7d7e9f8" rel="">Hipsters in Queer Bars</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/bomb-a-bisexual-coming-out-chapter-c6ba73709c96?sk=f5f119b33e78771fdb9bf1660e2400f7" rel="">Bomb</a> (a bisexual coming out chapter)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/the-one-only-writing-tip-you-will-ever-need-13d5de539c69?sk=47c45fce71fb180a7e398e4ff657cd74" rel="">The One & Only Writing Tip You Will Ever Need</a></p></li></ul><p>Note: That last excerpt actually references NaNoWriMo—small world!</p><p>For my Patreon supporters, I have a few more patron-only chapter excerpts available:</p><ul><li><p>“<a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/first-chapter-of-6561060" rel="">Eric Number One</a>” (the very first chapter)</p></li><li><p>“<a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/9310556" rel="">Great Expectations</a>” (my send-up of gender-swap stories)</p></li><li><p>“<a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-live-of-7485303" rel="">Shopping Carts, Part One” and “The Sex Which Is Not One</a>” (a live reading of those two chapters).</p></li></ul><p>More info and links to buy <em>99 Erics</em> can be found on my <a href="https://www.juliaserano.com/99erics.html" rel="">99 Erics webpage</a>. I also sell signed copies of the book on my <a href="https://juliaserano.com/buystuff.html" rel="">“buy stuff” webpage</a> . . .</p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-6745465053236494112023-03-26T12:33:00.006-07:002023-05-22T13:09:52.326-07:00more evidence that Lisa Marchiano invented "transgender social contagion"<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1VN6z5lcCYb0gm8wo1obyAF88y_DrJ5eG4O5vRTwxg1m54loW8z-GFH3waUVElkzxptB-aYY-wL5Z3ABQT7-SN-gZevCSu0XguSDnM2jt-peGer9CCP_RrGaRK5rh7VUEK-ZNq6QbRUkDu9IVz-nMWcTEmvqS_wwYAy1cXEcw_iJPlBuRdeQafFOfHA/s1466/Marchiano%20Medium%20cover.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1466" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1VN6z5lcCYb0gm8wo1obyAF88y_DrJ5eG4O5vRTwxg1m54loW8z-GFH3waUVElkzxptB-aYY-wL5Z3ABQT7-SN-gZevCSu0XguSDnM2jt-peGer9CCP_RrGaRK5rh7VUEK-ZNq6QbRUkDu9IVz-nMWcTEmvqS_wwYAy1cXEcw_iJPlBuRdeQafFOfHA/s320/Marchiano%20Medium%20cover.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cover image for my recent Medium post<br />about Lisa Marchiano</td></tr></tbody></table>In February 2019, on this very blog, I published <b><a href="https://juliaserano.blogspot.com/2019/02/origins-of-social-contagion-and-rapid.html" target="_blank">Origins of “Social Contagion” and “Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria</a></b>,” which investigated the history of when these terms first appeared online and how they spread. The main finding of that piece was that the concept of “transgender social contagion” appears to have been invented by someone who went by the handle “skepticaltherapist” in a comment posted on February 20, 2016, on the anti-trans parent website 4thwavenow. I was not able to determine who exactly skepticaltherapist was, but I provided evidence that they went on to become one of the founders of the anti-trans website youthtranscriticalprofessionals.org (YTCP).<p></p><p>A couple days ago, I published a follow up piece on Medium entitled <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/did-lisa-marchiano-invent-transgender-social-contagion-and-no-transition-before-age-25-c74f26e2f0f9?sk=528cfa3f09d6fe623eacf5e3705bee60" target="_blank">Did Lisa Marchiano Invent “Transgender Social Contagion” and “No Transition Before Age 25”?</a></b> It was based on recent findings that Marchiano ran YTCP (which has since been <a href="https://twitter.com/ZJemptv/status/1640068159041355781" target="_blank">confirmed</a>; see also below) and that she possibly invented ROGD too. Based on this, I proposed that Marchiano was also likely skepticaltherapist — aka, the person who invented the notion that “social contagion” is turning kids transgender. </p><p>In this post, I provide further evidence that this is indeed the case.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>The following evidence was provided to me by an anonymous researcher who emailed me last year (back when I didn't have the time to follow up). The incidents take place in a short period of time, on March 14th and 15th, 2016 – just a couple weeks after skepticaltherapist first proposed "transgender social contagion."<p></p><p>It begins with a generally pro-trans article posted on the website Psychotherapy Networker entitled <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190717050751/https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/1001/the-great-escape" target="_blank">The Great Escape: Welcome to the World of Gender Fluidity</a>. If you scroll down to the comments section, you'll find that the first comment was posted on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 1:32:32 PM by someone named "Lisa" and the language is extremely Marchiano-esque. Particularly this passage: "[A] large number of young people -- especially teen age girls -- are coming out as trans after intense internet binges on sites such as reddit, tumblr, or YouTube." This phrasing is nearly identical to what YTCP (presumably Marchiano) said on <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160321011341/https://www.transgendertrend.com/new-site-youth-trans-critical-professionals/" target="_blank">TransgenderTrend on March 16, 2016</a> (two days later): "In many cases, these young people come to identify as trans after binges on social media sites such as tumblr, reddit, or YouTube."</p><p>On March 15, 2016 (the day after "Lisa" posts that comment), YTCP publishes its second blogpost, entitled <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170706224331/https://youthtranscriticalprofessionals.org/2016/03/15/whats-at-stake/" target="_blank">What’s at Stake?</a>, which is a lengthy critique of that same Psychotherapy Networker article. Once again, this is presumably Marchiano.</p><p>Also on <a href="https://4thwavenow.com/2016/03/13/us-conversion-therapy-laws-conflating-homophobia-with-helping-gender-defiant-kids-feel-whole/#comment-10505" target="_blank">March 15, 2016, at 6:07am</a> (so very early in the day, likely before the aforementioned YTCP piece is published), skepticaltherapist posts her final comment on 4thwavenow before mysteriously disappearing. In a reply to someone named Starrymessenger, skepticaltherapist says: 'I wanted to mention that this month’s Psychotherapy Networker is focusing on trans youth issues, and the tone of each article is uncritically celebratory — lots of mentions of “courage,” and “bravery.” You may need a subscription or at least an account to comment, but I have so far.'</p><p>At the time of this comment, "Lisa" is the *only* person to have posted a comment on this particular Psychotherapy Networker article, as the 2nd comment doesn't appear until later that evening (7:30:15 PM on March 15th; both 4thwavenow & Psychotherapy Networker appear to be based in the U.S., so the should be only a few hours apart, if at all). Therefore, "Lisa" and skepticaltherapist must be the same person.</p><p>The fact that Psychotherapy Networker requires a subscription might explain why Marchiano went by her first name (e.g., if that's the name she originally used when she subscribed) rather than by one of her other internet handles (e.g., skepticaltherapist, timetodream).</p><p>As I pointed out in my <a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/did-lisa-marchiano-invent-transgender-social-contagion-and-no-transition-before-age-25-c74f26e2f0f9?sk=528cfa3f09d6fe623eacf5e3705bee60" target="_blank">Did Lisa Marchiano Invent “Transgender Social Contagion” and “No Transition Before Age 25”?</a> piece, if all this is true, then Marchiano has told the same story from three perspectives: 1) as the mother of a trans child, 2) the mother is her friend "B", 3) the mother was a client of hers. I cannot say whether she posed as a mother (via the persona of "skepticaltherapist"), or whether she <i>is</i> the mother of a trans child but later played that personal aspect down in order to come across as an "objective" therapist. I suppose either could be true. </p><p>Finally, I remember when writing my Origins timeline, I tried to figure out if "B" (her purported friend who had a trans child) was someone involved in this trans-skeptical parent scene, but I could not make any headway. But now knowing that Lisa Marchiano also often went by the name "Lisa Bell" online, I cannot help but wonder whether the "B" could possibly stand for "Bell" in a self-referential way?</p><p><b>POSTSCRIPT</b>: The link above confirming that Marchiano ran YTCP points to a tweet from Zinnia Jones, where she uncovered one of the "Shupe emails" where Marchiano admits to this. But since Zinnia has recently made her Twitter account private, most people cannot access it, so I have grabbed those screenshots and inserted them below. In the first image (the beginning & bulk of the email to Shupe, dated May 23, 2017), Marchiano outright states: "So now you know I am the blogger for YTCP. I am not 'out' so I appreciate your keeping my secret. I have copied 4thwavenow on this email to keep her in the loop." The second image contains the end of that same message, including Marchiano's email signature.</p><p>Also of note, Zinnia Jones has compiled all the pertinent research from my "Origins of Social Contagion" timeline with recent findings from the Shupe emails and other online evidence to create <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230401092312/https://genderanalysis.net/entity/lisa-marchiano/" target="_blank">this timeline</a> of Lisa Marchiano's involvement in anti-trans activism.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeNqTlJsqIbrHII9e0YksK1us60xh1JQ5EYyJ0TmQDR9iZzJgrEIXJjydkdI96IHp0_Ogy1x4TUWFmJPGZU7pWRorqR7flcQB5MRgvewTsmNWVxdVosflxrr6wxLuznEZ73d7X5bBIgFBN7RImC44VHkJhydFGP7v4n2hW57f1nFvW5XnDdjEVT5N7A/s680/LMadmitsYTCP-1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeNqTlJsqIbrHII9e0YksK1us60xh1JQ5EYyJ0TmQDR9iZzJgrEIXJjydkdI96IHp0_Ogy1x4TUWFmJPGZU7pWRorqR7flcQB5MRgvewTsmNWVxdVosflxrr6wxLuznEZ73d7X5bBIgFBN7RImC44VHkJhydFGP7v4n2hW57f1nFvW5XnDdjEVT5N7A/s320/LMadmitsYTCP-1.png" width="254" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3TDLOHPPNy5vyfXeEpOv7X2LoZJcb3AA5MkHZvLt3LFFkX4TsYUxcOsZZTqIX3nyryXHJKoNI3yFoOgDRZBw2_o_SLmPtgnTrAQr_fS7vAk4HhAn7E6iMKmdlpNEjJtZiER3ad9plYPOgLjxbgTDjUoXA4nJ8Cdd-UJEFKR-DPAW6u26u3oaBvBvEyQ/s781/LMadmitsYTCP-2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="781" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3TDLOHPPNy5vyfXeEpOv7X2LoZJcb3AA5MkHZvLt3LFFkX4TsYUxcOsZZTqIX3nyryXHJKoNI3yFoOgDRZBw2_o_SLmPtgnTrAQr_fS7vAk4HhAn7E6iMKmdlpNEjJtZiER3ad9plYPOgLjxbgTDjUoXA4nJ8Cdd-UJEFKR-DPAW6u26u3oaBvBvEyQ/s320/LMadmitsYTCP-2.png" width="320" /></a></div><p><b>[note: If you appreciate this piece and want to see more like it, please check out <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" target="_blank">my Patreon page</a>]</b></p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-51758798141089991652022-12-06T13:37:00.000-08:002022-12-06T13:37:52.264-08:00my latest email update<p>My latest email update is out – you can <b><a href="https://mailchi.mp/71739246c65d/two-new-essays-signed-books-for-sale-and-more" target="_blank">read it here</a></b>. Highlights include: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQEXRe9XRkTniOj5D7rLpB5FK0LhTYML1bnno2Wp_ZAr3T_gUbtUhC1OB3Jc3FPLWgt23FJ8X3fJ0ZCM5gUFyiiX0psPT3UlijNpTMjKmxcBdxl-5KfeNalscJNHo9qVatdQcDy4BHr3AqX0VZAI22nmv30TsbAqu9tiQYdrE5EGyxYnnQWixBTN5WQ/s430/SU%20book%20display%20copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQEXRe9XRkTniOj5D7rLpB5FK0LhTYML1bnno2Wp_ZAr3T_gUbtUhC1OB3Jc3FPLWgt23FJ8X3fJ0ZCM5gUFyiiX0psPT3UlijNpTMjKmxcBdxl-5KfeNalscJNHo9qVatdQcDy4BHr3AqX0VZAI22nmv30TsbAqu9tiQYdrE5EGyxYnnQWixBTN5WQ/s320/SU%20book%20display%20copy.png" width="186" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><a href="https://juliaserano.blogspot.com/2022/11/signed-books-for-sale-for-holidays-or.html" target="_blank">Signed Books for Sale!</a></b> (for the holidays or otherwise)</li><li>Two new essays: <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/penises-privilege-and-feminist-lgbtq-purity-politics-bafd1f25fe3e?sk=5098f46767404745b65d298b79aa8066" target="_blank">Penises, Privilege, and Feminist & LGBTQ+ Purity Politics</a></b> and <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/anti-trans-grooming-and-social-contagion-claims-explained-a511a93b042f?sk=6bb3c7d13529e52d16f9781f42162a3b" target="_blank">Anti-Trans “Grooming” and “Social Contagion” Claims Explained</a></b> (both no-paywall links)</li><li>More news about my latest book <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" target="_blank">Sexed Up: How Society Sexualizes Us, and How We Can Fight Back</a></b>, including a September book interview on the <b><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-society-sexualizes-us/id1081584611?i=1000580295957" target="_blank">podcast Vox Conversations</a></b> (now called The Gray Area)</li><li>A podcast interview about Whipping Girl for <b><a href="https://thisqueerbook.com/podcast/whipping-girl/" target="_blank">This Queer Book Saved My Life</a></b></li><li>New <a href="https://juliaserano.com/socialmedia.html" target="_blank">social media</a> platforms I'm on (including <b><a href="https://mastodon.social/@juliaserano" target="_blank">Mastodon</a></b>, <b><a href="https://post.news/juliaserano" target="_blank">Post.News</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.tumblr.com/juliaserano" target="_blank">Tumblr</a></b>, and <b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@softvowelsounds" target="_blank">TikTok</a></b>).</li></ul><p></p><p>If you want to receive my email updates directly into your inbox (never more than once every few months), you can sign up here: <b><a href="http://eepurl.com/CxWWf " target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/CxWWf </a></b></p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-53090853019014926962022-11-19T18:19:00.007-08:002022-11-19T18:19:39.742-08:00Signed Books for Sale! (for the holidays or otherwise)<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7DCmcxvAWplentcguY-cTcUuHRBUvysHkmfmbLXb8OjQApia2AtMPhtaSY-3mYlVazj7NBsjgejOXv7F1wvm3I-WKok9FZCR1w2rYJVlP25SafhpPYJP22-1l7bzresV1hmi8Suq8syknqz7O9S1wBnJpvGL1veeXuYT_R_anfCynt2m9G8PmIKXIQ/s360/holdingSU&99E.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="299" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7DCmcxvAWplentcguY-cTcUuHRBUvysHkmfmbLXb8OjQApia2AtMPhtaSY-3mYlVazj7NBsjgejOXv7F1wvm3I-WKok9FZCR1w2rYJVlP25SafhpPYJP22-1l7bzresV1hmi8Suq8syknqz7O9S1wBnJpvGL1veeXuYT_R_anfCynt2m9G8PmIKXIQ/s320/holdingSU&99E.png" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photo of Julia with her two most <br />recent books: 99 Erics & Sexed Up</td></tr></tbody></table>It's that time of the year again, when you may be considering presents to get your friends and family (and perhaps for yourself as well). Which means it's time for me to shamelessly peddle my wares!</p><p>If you know someone who appreciates my past books, I bet they'll like my latest (and IMHO best) book <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" target="_blank">Sexed Up: How Society Sexualizes Us, and How We Can Fight Back</a></b>. It is currently available in <a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781541674806/" target="_blank">hardcover</a>, <a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781541674790/" target="_blank">ebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781668605059/" target="_blank">audiobook</a> — those links will take you to the Seal Press website, which offers a variety of outlets to choose from. Alternatively, you can (and should!) pick up a copy at your local independent bookstore — if they don't have it in stock, just ask them to order a copy for you!</p><p>While I'm not able to sell signed copies of <i>Sexed Up</i> at this time, it is possible to get signed copies of any of my other books — here's how:</p><p>I have two self-published books – <i>99 Erics</i> & <i>Outspoken</i> – which you can purchase signed copies of directly from the <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/buystuff.html" target="_blank">"stuff to buy"</a></b> page of my website for $25 (PayPal or credit card), shipping included (instructions via that link). The shipping will be through USPS Media Mail, which they say takes 2 to 8 business day to deliver – this means your mailing address <b>must be in the U.S.</b> to do this (if not, see alternatives below). Here's more about each of those books:</p><p><b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank"><span></span></a></b></p><a name='more'></a><b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics: a Kat Cataclysm faux novel</a></b> is a silly, surreal, sex-positive tale about a bisexual female absurdist short fiction writer who dates ninety-nine different people named Eric for literature’s sake. It was the winner of the Publishing Triangle’s 2021 Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction, an Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) 2021 silver medalist in LGBT+ Fiction, and one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Indie Books of 2021.<p></p><p><b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/outspoken.html" target="_blank">Outspoken: A Decade of Transgender Activism and Trans Feminism</a></b> collects many of my trans-themed writings from 2002-2014, including my early slam poems, and numerous essays written contemporaneously with my books <i>Whipping Girl</i> and <i>Excluded</i>.</p><p></p><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlyjMnUJbNJ_SNIQNs2RAa1ucvwX35Qixqw9kiMzehuNMG00rd_vKS3cZP1xFT_mNiwDeHQrLsi6iXetJV_bhX_WNGIbQA5KZgaw8VwpmBN_vqjveqyDhfMSNDNudC0pT1MVTYJz39It5kpXlBS4ugNL359hMQlhE6o2awT4hoaqLH7H2bG0hidscL0g/s360/holdingbooks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlyjMnUJbNJ_SNIQNs2RAa1ucvwX35Qixqw9kiMzehuNMG00rd_vKS3cZP1xFT_mNiwDeHQrLsi6iXetJV_bhX_WNGIbQA5KZgaw8VwpmBN_vqjveqyDhfMSNDNudC0pT1MVTYJz39It5kpXlBS4ugNL359hMQlhE6o2awT4hoaqLH7H2bG0hidscL0g/s320/holdingbooks.jpg" width="222" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Julia holding her books, Whipping Girl,<br />Outspoken, & the Kat Cataclysm chapbook</td></tr></tbody></table>My other two non-fiction books are <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/whippinggirl.html" target="_blank">Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity</a></b> and <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/excluded.html" target="_blank">Excluded: Making Feminist and Queer Movements More Inclusive.</a></b> While I do not sell these directly from my website, I often give away signed copies of these books for my <b><a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" target="_blank">Patreon</a></b> supporters. Specifically, for people who support me at the $20 level for three months, or people who support me at the $50 level (or higher) for one month.</div><p></p><p>(Note: these can be delivered internationally, and <i>99 Erics</i> & <i>Outspoken</i> are signed book options as well.)</p><p>Everything you need to know about doing this can be found on my <b><a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" target="_blank">Patreon</a></b> site. If you do decide to join, you will be charged right away, and there's nothing to stop you from quitting your subscription once you've qualified for a free signed book. Or you could simply reduce your pledge for future months (to as little as $1) and thereby continue to access behind the scenes updates and exclusive Patreon writings like the ones listed at the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/on-pivoting-to-74140197" target="_blank">end of this post</a>.</p><p>So to summarize: You can order signed copies of <i>99 Erics</i> & <i>Outspoken</i> from my <a href="https://juliaserano.com/buystuff.html" target="_blank">website</a> so long as you're within the U.S., or can be gifted signed copies of either of those books, or <i>Whipping Girl</i>, or <i>Excluded</i>, by supporting me on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" target="_blank">Patreon</a> at the aforementioned tiers. </p><p>If you get your orders in before December 9th, I should be able to get them in the mail & delivered to you before Christmas 2022 (although I can't 100% guarantee that, so the sooner you order the better). But these offers will continue to stand beyond the holiday season, so you can do this any time in the future you want.</p><p>Whatever you decide to do, thank you for supporting my work! </p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-85783596443967596202022-11-17T16:35:00.006-08:002022-11-17T16:35:43.338-08:00Penises, Privilege, & Purity: a new essay about LGBTQ+ intra-community debates<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWJTTnkD09w7c0rUohWUI_Mh4ncFcMa13tQPNtnzYb9dWYP1o3Mhqvh4BQkDsFS_2k1dbOKmtxq49SzMPeFb0UsfxEBkac8A4cgrkGx3sGWFNQWJj4XZvd4frKnZXn4n3SMAONIJ5dcol2H1cZCdXmujks4z0QaWaR_GE-MUIUNm1iIEpZAjqCaRL7w/s1628/000%20cover%20screenshot.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1508" data-original-width="1628" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWJTTnkD09w7c0rUohWUI_Mh4ncFcMa13tQPNtnzYb9dWYP1o3Mhqvh4BQkDsFS_2k1dbOKmtxq49SzMPeFb0UsfxEBkac8A4cgrkGx3sGWFNQWJj4XZvd4frKnZXn4n3SMAONIJ5dcol2H1cZCdXmujks4z0QaWaR_GE-MUIUNm1iIEpZAjqCaRL7w/s320/000%20cover%20screenshot.png" width="320" /></a></div>So my latest Medium essay just dropped! <p></p><p>It's entitled <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/penises-privilege-and-feminist-lgbtq-purity-politics-bafd1f25fe3e?sk=5098f46767404745b65d298b79aa8066" target="_blank">Penises, Privilege, and Feminist & LGBTQ+ Purity Politics</a></b>. It's a longer read, but worth it, as it explains many intra-community debates. This includes lesbian stereotypes about bisexual women (such as the myth that we are "perpetually heterosexual privileged"), how those relate to "gender critical"/TERF stereotypes of trans women, plus recent debates between trans male/masculine and trans female/feminine communities. Basically, I show how all these sentiments stem from sexual stigma and our culture's bizarre patriarchal and heteronormative beliefs about sex and penises.</p><p>I think this is the best thing I've written since... well, since my latest book <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" target="_blank">Sexed Up</a></b>, I suppose. In fact, it's the first piece I've written that really builds upon some of the ideas that I introduce and flesh out in the book, including the Predator/Prey mindset and how sexual stigma shapes many popular stereotypes about queer people.</p><p>Here is the no paywall link, so you can readily share it with others: <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/penises-privilege-and-feminist-lgbtq-purity-politics-bafd1f25fe3e?sk=5098f46767404745b65d298b79aa8066">https://juliaserano.medium.com/penises-privilege-and-feminist-lgbtq-purity-politics-bafd1f25fe3e?sk=5098f46767404745b65d298b79aa8066</a></b></p><p>If you're on Twitter, here's a whole <a href="https://twitter.com/JuliaSerano/status/1592978495311056901" target="_blank">thread about it</a>.</p><p>And if you like it, please give it lots of "claps" (up to 50, I think) so that other Medium users will see it. </p><p><b>This essay was made possible by my Patreon supporters. If you appreciate that I make writings like this available for free online, please consider <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" target="_blank">supporting me there</a>.</b></p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-69546629040105165392022-09-16T07:46:00.006-07:002022-09-16T07:50:24.637-07:00new book readings, talks, interviews & debunking pseudoscience<p><span data-offset-key="ednus-0-0"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29bkaEcYojXRUCrqgQ5cTn39A3vz0EhXv2CccjVN-pm3PyfasZmFc8irQnrDzPj_BBb4fV2aU7-LMacy1iANGWc__Xv0vwf9wh1zM36Vds5zhYTpJdhHeSp6ezkXCAM_g6H69LXpy5n-sym7j52iZPIViA1PQKhJEm9DnPKueq77FAuDh-I12Uv8PRg/s430/SU%20book%20display%20copy.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29bkaEcYojXRUCrqgQ5cTn39A3vz0EhXv2CccjVN-pm3PyfasZmFc8irQnrDzPj_BBb4fV2aU7-LMacy1iANGWc__Xv0vwf9wh1zM36Vds5zhYTpJdhHeSp6ezkXCAM_g6H69LXpy5n-sym7j52iZPIViA1PQKhJEm9DnPKueq77FAuDh-I12Uv8PRg/s320/SU%20book%20display%20copy.png" width="186" /></a></div><br />I just published my latest email update, chock-full of new news. you can read it online here: <span data-offset-key="ednus-1-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://mailchi.mp/64d1973d6b99/new-book-readings-talks-interviews-debunking-pseudoscience" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/64d1973d6b99/new-book-readings-talks-interviews-debunking-pseudoscience</a></span><p></p><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="2topc" data-offset-key="d6cf-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d6cf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d6cf-0-0">and if you want to receive my email updates directly to your inbox, you can </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="http://eepurl.com/CxWWf" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="d6cf-1-0" style="font-weight: bold;">sign up here</span></a><span data-offset-key="d6cf-2-0">.</span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d6cf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d6cf-2-0"><br /></span></div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="2topc" data-offset-key="9tbot-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9tbot-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9tbot-0-0">It is a fairly long update, so I won't reiterate it all here. But highlights include:</span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9tbot-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9tbot-0-0"><br /></span></div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="2topc" data-offset-key="e7ab2-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e7ab2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e7ab2-0-0">1) links to several recent interviews </span>(in print, podcast, and YouTube forms) <span data-offset-key="e7ab2-0-0">with me about my new book </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="e7ab2-1-0" style="font-weight: bold;">Sexed Up: How Society Sexualizes Us, and How We Can Fight Back</span></a><span data-offset-key="e7ab2-2-0"> – this includes two of the book events I did back in July. These interviews, as well as all the book excerpts, reviews, etc., can also be found on the </span><span data-offset-key="e7ab2-2-1" style="font-style: italic;">Sexed Up</span><span data-offset-key="e7ab2-2-2"> webpage I just linked to.</span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="e7ab2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="e7ab2-2-2"><br /></span></div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="2topc" data-offset-key="183ma-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="183ma-0-0"><span data-offset-key="183ma-0-0">2) On September 22nd, in honor of, </span><span data-offset-key="183ma-0-1" style="font-weight: bold;">Bisexual Visibility Day</span><span data-offset-key="183ma-0-2">, I will be reading a few bi+ specific passages from </span><span data-offset-key="183ma-0-3" style="font-style: italic;">Sexed Up</span><span data-offset-key="183ma-0-4"> at </span><span data-offset-key="183ma-0-5" style="font-weight: bold;">Fabulosa Books</span><span data-offset-key="183ma-0-6"> (489 Castro St, San Francisco, CA). The event begins at 7pm; masks are recommended but not required. Here is the Facebook invite for the event: </span><span data-offset-key="183ma-1-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1091569688453976" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1091569688453976</a></span><span data-offset-key="183ma-2-0"> – please come out if you can!</span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="183ma-0-0"><span data-offset-key="183ma-2-0"><br /></span></div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="2topc" data-offset-key="4rmde-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4rmde-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4rmde-0-0">3) Just in time for the 2022-23 academic year, I've updated my </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://juliaserano.com/booking.html" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="4rmde-1-0" style="font-weight: bold;">booking webpage</span></a><span data-offset-key="4rmde-2-0"> to include a bunch of new presentations, some Sexed Up-themed, others covering trans, bisexual, LGBTQIA+, and feminist issues I often write about. If you are part of a conference or college organization that's looking for speakers, definitely check it out!</span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4rmde-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4rmde-2-0"><br /></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4rmde-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4rmde-2-0"><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="2topc" data-offset-key="5mht4-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5mht4-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5mht4-0-0"><span data-text="true">4) </span></span>Debunking anti-trans pseudoscience, in two parts:</div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5mht4-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5mht4-0-0"><span></span><span></span></span></div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="2topc" data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-0"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-0"><span data-text="true">First, J. Michael Bailey and his protégé Kevin Hsu recently published a study in </span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-1" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">A</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-2" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">r</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-3" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">c</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-4" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">h</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-5" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">i</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-6" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">v</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-7" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">e</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-8" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">s</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-9" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><span 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</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-20" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">B</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-21" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">e</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-22" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">h</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-23" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">a</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-24" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">v</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-25" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">i</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-26" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">o</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-27" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">r</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-28"><span data-text="true"> that attempts to refute the existence of “autogynephilia in women.” Jaimie Veale and I wrote a response that the 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style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">B</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-99" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">a</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-100" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">i</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-101" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">l</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-102" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">e</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-103" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">y</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-104" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-105" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">a</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-106" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">n</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-107" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">d</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-108" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-109" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">H</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-110" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">s</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-111" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">u</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-112" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-113" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">(</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-114" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">2</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-115" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">0</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-116" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">2</span></span><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-1-117" style="font-weight: bold;"><span 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In it, we point out numerous methodological and interpretive flaws with their study—including how their results are incompatible with Blanchard's original taxonomy—and make the case that “autogynephilia” is a flawed framework for considering both trans and cis women's sexual fantasies and desires.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="ekg4s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ekg4s-2-0"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="2topc" data-offset-key="5j2pf-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5j2pf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-0-0"><span data-text="true">Second, some of you may recall my 2019 </span></span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://juliaserano.blogspot.com/2019/02/origins-of-social-contagion-and-rapid.html" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-0" 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style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-41" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">O</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-42" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">n</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-43" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">s</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-44" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">e</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-45" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">t</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-46" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-47" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">G</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-48" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">e</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-49" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">n</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-50" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">d</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-51" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">e</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-52" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">r</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-53" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-54" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">D</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-55" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">y</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-56" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">s</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-57" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">p</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-58" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">h</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-59" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">o</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-60" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">r</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-61" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">i</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-62" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">a</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-1-63" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">"</span></span></a><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-2-0"><span data-text="true"> post, which is essentially a timeline of all the major events regarding the invention and dissemination of these ideas within anti-trans activism. I just updated the timeline with a newer entries, many of which are recent studies that undermine or outright disprove the basic tenets of these theories. All those new entries can be found in the </span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-2-1" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">Post-Publication Note</span></span><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-2-2"><span data-text="true"> toward the beginning of that post.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5j2pf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-2-2"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5j2pf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5j2pf-2-2"><span data-text="true">So that's what's in the update – </span></span><span data-offset-key="7llmu-0-0">please </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://mailchi.mp/64d1973d6b99/new-book-readings-talks-interviews-debunking-pseudoscience" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="7llmu-1-0">check it out</span></a><span data-offset-key="7llmu-2-0">!</span></div></div></span></div></div>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-44602439978441867922022-07-20T10:02:00.003-07:002022-07-20T10:02:21.762-07:00newly added Sexed Up book event and interview!<div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="9ch32" data-offset-key="b4jk-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="b4jk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b4jk-0-0"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2uZBSUFzeMsPW9EeLdsCQEa376yHZshHmC1MU75HISbLUC5esVXrRNk1ETYEtI97TqkCAlSRMR9UhRGp-IbUPGnhuwo25W6IQVaihWSifsJHcdrw4n_zla5E1Oeg5FtI5zRJRW5jvxsoG1SULCNL3H5ATj3MCpn1v7094Qtl5nOMaIYidN14GCaNMQ/s1254/advocate.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="image from The Advocate interview with Julia about Sexed Up" border="0" data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="1254" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2uZBSUFzeMsPW9EeLdsCQEa376yHZshHmC1MU75HISbLUC5esVXrRNk1ETYEtI97TqkCAlSRMR9UhRGp-IbUPGnhuwo25W6IQVaihWSifsJHcdrw4n_zla5E1Oeg5FtI5zRJRW5jvxsoG1SULCNL3H5ATj3MCpn1v7094Qtl5nOMaIYidN14GCaNMQ/w320-h309/advocate.png" title="The Advocate interview with Julia about Sexed Up" width="320" /></a></div>Hello everyone! I've already </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://juliaserano.blogspot.com/2022/07/virtual-book-events-plus-new-book.html" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="b4jk-1-0">mentioned</span></a><span data-offset-key="b4jk-2-0"> that tomorrow (Thursday July 21st), California Institute of Integral Studies is hosting an online conversation between me and Abeni Jones entitled </span><a href="https://www.ciis.edu/public-programs/event-calendar/serano-julia-july-21-2022" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">O</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-1" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">n</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-2" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-3" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">S</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-4" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">e</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-5" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">x</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-6" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">u</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-7" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">a</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-8" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">l</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-9" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">i</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-10" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">z</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-11" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">a</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-12" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">t</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-13" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">i</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-14" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">o</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-15" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">n</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-16" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-17" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">a</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-18" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">n</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-19" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">d</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-20" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-21" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">S</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-22" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">o</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-23" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">c</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-24" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">i</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-25" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">e</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-26" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">t</span></span><span data-offset-key="b4jk-3-27" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">y</span></span></a><span data-offset-key="b4jk-4-0">. We will be talking about my latest book </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="b4jk-5-0">Sexed Up: How Society Sexualizes Us, and How We Can Fight Back</span></a><span data-offset-key="b4jk-6-0">. It will take place at 7pm PDT (10pm EDT), suggested price of $10 but pay what you can. Info about registering for the event and accessibility accommodations can be found via the link. Please come out!</span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="b4jk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b4jk-6-0"><br /></span></div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="9ch32" data-offset-key="59r5f-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="59r5f-0-0"><span data-offset-key="59r5f-0-0">But if you can't make it, I'm happy to announce that one more </span><span data-offset-key="59r5f-0-1" style="font-style: italic;">Sexed Up</span><span data-offset-key="59r5f-0-2"> book event has just been added: On Thursday, July 28th, I will be doing a </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversation-with-carol-queen-special-guest-julia-serano-tickets-384218847917" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="59r5f-1-0" style="font-weight: bold;">Conversation with Carol Queen</span></a><span data-offset-key="59r5f-2-0"> in which we will talk about </span><span data-offset-key="59r5f-2-1" style="font-style: italic;">Sexed Up</span><span data-offset-key="59r5f-2-2">. The event is FREE and will take place at the Berkeley Good Vibrations store (2504 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702) from 5:30 - 6:30pm PDT—there is very limited seating, so you must pre-register via the link if you wish to attend in person (masking required). But you can also watch it online (and for FREE) on </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://www.instagram.com/goodvibestoys/" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="59r5f-3-0" style="font-weight: bold;">Good Vibes’ Instagram Live</span></a><span data-offset-key="59r5f-4-0">.</span></div></div><p><span data-offset-key="7mfhu-0-0">Whether you can make it to these events or not, you should definitely check out the latest </span><span data-offset-key="7mfhu-0-1" style="font-style: italic;">Sexed Up</span><span data-offset-key="7mfhu-0-2"> interview (by Marcie Bianco) that just came out in </span><span data-offset-key="7mfhu-0-3" style="font-style: italic;">The Advocate:</span><span data-offset-key="7mfhu-0-4"> </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://www.advocate.com/exclusives/2022/7/13/author-julia-serano-separates-sex-stigma-sexed" target="_blank"><span data-offset-key="7mfhu-1-0" style="font-weight: bold;">Author Julia Serano Separates Sex From Stigma in Sexed Up</span></a><span data-offset-key="7mfhu-2-0">. It discusses how the book came to be, some of the topics it covers, how me being a biologist influenced my writing, and more!</span> </p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-66626095263930495482022-07-06T17:17:00.006-07:002022-07-07T12:08:22.771-07:00virtual book events! plus a new book excerpt!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwJZBT6-e70BaQc9NjNm_rqsOpnptDIwsS7d5un-c-G2AogibiU8VYkjQkBioAAvG1zuXFXni4CIYx4K4rJTpX0UdbtsPJr0DXUXgJHJ2exTxQubKF3gV54G7xmefjkvEWZuBc3j-U9Df7GxGqao9oZ3ymZlO2XnkUig0ab4chZOfBKwqTf3Bg6giCA/s1080/WWD-bookshape.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="824" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwJZBT6-e70BaQc9NjNm_rqsOpnptDIwsS7d5un-c-G2AogibiU8VYkjQkBioAAvG1zuXFXni4CIYx4K4rJTpX0UdbtsPJr0DXUXgJHJ2exTxQubKF3gV54G7xmefjkvEWZuBc3j-U9Df7GxGqao9oZ3ymZlO2XnkUig0ab4chZOfBKwqTf3Bg6giCA/s320/WWD-bookshape.png" width="244" /></a></div><div>Hi folks, lots of news to share!<p></p><div data-contents="true"><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="cg2l7" data-offset-key="5f8be-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5f8be-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5f8be-0-0">First, I just published a new excerpt from my latest book <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" target="_blank">Sexed Up: How Society Sexualizes Us, and How We Can Fight Back</a></b></span><span data-offset-key="5f8be-2-0"> – it's from a section of the last chapter entitled </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/sexual-dystopias-and-utopias-4bbd8f81d8da?sk=e9371a360758ef774bc5bbf01a1698e6"><span data-offset-key="5f8be-3-0"><b>Sexual Dystopias and Utopias</b></span></a><span data-offset-key="5f8be-4-0">. While not explicitly discussed in the piece, it grew out of my concerns with “no kink at Pride” discourses, but it’s also pertinent to recent “don’t say gay” bills and claims that LGBTQIA+ people “groom”/“sexualize” children by merely existing. </span><span data-offset-key="1h7-0-0">Here is the <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/sexual-dystopias-and-utopias-4bbd8f81d8da?sk=e9371a360758ef774bc5bbf01a1698e6" target="_blank">no paywall link</a></b></span>. And if you like it, please give it lots of "claps" (up to 50, I think) so that other Medium users will see it!</div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="cg2l7" data-offset-key="eriba-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="eriba-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eriba-0-0"><br /></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="eriba-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eriba-0-0">For even more Sexed Up-related excerpts and writings, please check out my just-released <b><a href="https://mailchi.mp/1ec363d1d143/virtual-book-events-plus-more-excerpts" target="_blank">July 2022 email update</a></b>.</span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="eriba-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eriba-0-0"><br /></span></div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="cg2l7" data-offset-key="d8oho-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d8oho-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d8oho-0-0">Second, I have <b>two </b></span><span data-offset-key="d8oho-0-1" style="font-style: italic;"><b>Sexed Up</b></span><span data-offset-key="d8oho-0-2"><b> virtual book events coming up in the next couple weeks</b>. Both will have ASL interpretation and require pre-registration – here are the details: </span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d8oho-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d8oho-0-2"><br /></span></div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="cg2l7" data-offset-key="7ibkl-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7ibkl-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7ibkl-0-0">On <b>Thursday July 14th</b>, I'll be reading from </span><span data-offset-key="7ibkl-0-1" style="font-style: italic;">Sexed Up</span><span data-offset-key="7ibkl-0-2"> and engaging in conversation about the book with </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="http://judedoyle.com"><span data-offset-key="7ibkl-1-0">Jude Doyle</span></a><span data-offset-key="7ibkl-2-0"> at a virtual event hosted by the NYC bookstore </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://bluestockings.com/events/18554"><span data-offset-key="7ibkl-3-0" style="font-weight: bold;">Bluestockings</span></a><span data-offset-key="7ibkl-4-0">. The event is from 7 - 8:30pm EDT (4 - 5:30pm PDT), tickets are $0 - $15, and you can </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://withfriends.co/event/14615349/julia_seranos_sexed_up_how_society_sexualizes_us_and_how_we_can_fight_back"><span data-offset-key="7ibkl-5-0">register for the event here</span></a><span data-offset-key="7ibkl-6-0">.</span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7ibkl-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7ibkl-6-0"><br /></span></div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="cg2l7" data-offset-key="8cloa-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8cloa-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8cloa-0-0">Then on <b>Thursday July 21st</b> is </span><a class="sc-1bctqj2-0 qOIqX" href="https://www.ciis.edu/public-programs/event-calendar/serano-julia-july-21-2022"><span data-offset-key="8cloa-1-0" style="font-weight: bold;">On Sexualization and Society</span></a><span data-offset-key="8cloa-2-0">, a live online conversation about </span><span data-offset-key="8cloa-2-1" style="font-style: italic;">Sexed Up</span><span data-offset-key="8cloa-2-2"> between me and Abeni Jones, hosted by California Institute of Integral Studies. It will take place at 7pm PDT (10pm EDT), suggested price of $10 but pay what you can. Info about registering for the event and accessibility accommodations can be found via the link.</span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8cloa-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8cloa-2-2"><br /></span></div></div><div class="DraftEditor-paragraphElement" data-block="true" data-editor="cg2l7" data-offset-key="3cvhh-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3cvhh-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3cvhh-0-0">As always, you can learn more about the book – including praise, reviews, excerpts, interviews, plus links to purchase it – at the <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" target="_blank">Sexed Up webpage</a></b>.</span></div></div></div></div>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-73817650662128180902022-05-24T17:28:00.001-07:002022-05-24T17:28:09.776-07:00reviews & an excerpt from my new book Sexed Up!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMvn0qaZV7JXMkLN8j8HPLpL6kdry7tnVfz3hWJB7N8cHNlBUYssyg-VfbMISoZd9ZVsewTvbOdekpH8Xdb7go_rD37MhAfezREC5V7KcCjINdy9cwUwJEPizVXc_vMsz3Uyfo56DOBJNcZ_ZNqzehmh7YJA-fkbZuGLLbHx8E2j1mVzI4OyUDzewAQA/s2992/orig%20square%20photo%202992x2992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="2992" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMvn0qaZV7JXMkLN8j8HPLpL6kdry7tnVfz3hWJB7N8cHNlBUYssyg-VfbMISoZd9ZVsewTvbOdekpH8Xdb7go_rD37MhAfezREC5V7KcCjINdy9cwUwJEPizVXc_vMsz3Uyfo56DOBJNcZ_ZNqzehmh7YJA-fkbZuGLLbHx8E2j1mVzI4OyUDzewAQA/s320/orig%20square%20photo%202992x2992.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><i><span style="color: #741b47;">My <a href="https://mailchi.mp/d6fe6d5c2b9b/my-new-book-out-excerpts-reviews-more" target="_blank">latest email update</a> just came out. If you want to receive these sorts of updates directly into your inbox, you can <a href="http://eepurl.com/CxWWf " target="_blank">sign up here</a>. Since it's chock-full of reviews, excerpts, and info about my new book Sexed Up, I have transcribed it here in its entirety...</span></i></b><p></p><p>In <a href="https://mailchi.mp/ddc364ad6156/pre-order-my-new-book" target="_blank">last month's update</a>, I announced my new book, <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" target="_blank">Sexed Up: How Society Sexualizes Us, and How We Can Fight Back</a></b> (Seal Press), and encouraged y'all to pre-order it. It officially came out a week ago, so hopefully many of you have your copies by now and are diving in!</p><p>If you haven't picked up the book already, no worries, you can do so today! It’s available in <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781541674806/" target="_blank">hardcover</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781541674790/" target="_blank">ebook</a></b>, and <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781668605059/" target="_blank">audiobook</a></b> – those links will take you to the Seal Press website, which offers a variety of outlets to choose from. You can also go to your local bookstore or library and ask them to order a copy for you. </p><p>If you are hesitant, this email should have what you need to convince you to pick up a copy of Sexed Up!</p><p>For starters, last week I published <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/sexed-up-a-chapter-by-chapter-preview-of-my-new-book-1c7f760602b9?sk=4b56c343645b89b4cac1924ee2499858" target="_blank">Sexed Up: a chapter-by-chapter preview of my new book</a></b> on Medium. As the name suggests, it describes all the sex, sexuality, and sexualization topics that are covered in the book, and which chapter(s) you'll find them in.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwiTDtmuLZxilLkz5iDorfHdoiNuuMRxptOqx3gA6gJWY7lTQ4oL2COasIh4oKkwLxBEsrv-8NVTR6mjzxoZLk_5ZI9OnUb3DDjZsZTow5YYNxfDcU08hcym7-eg_bF929Vwczyux6BLE7dWvg1vuxF7hQwlmFVT37H0Al-P_8Zo4WXw2HIgnXnKVjg/s1074/Guardian%20pic.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="1074" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwiTDtmuLZxilLkz5iDorfHdoiNuuMRxptOqx3gA6gJWY7lTQ4oL2COasIh4oKkwLxBEsrv-8NVTR6mjzxoZLk_5ZI9OnUb3DDjZsZTow5YYNxfDcU08hcym7-eg_bF929Vwczyux6BLE7dWvg1vuxF7hQwlmFVT37H0Al-P_8Zo4WXw2HIgnXnKVjg/s320/Guardian%20pic.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Guardian image that accompanied my excerpt</td></tr></tbody></table>Also last week, <b>The Guardian</b> published an excerpt from Chapter 3, "Unwanted Attention." Their version is entitled <b><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/16/street-harassment-women-public" target="_blank">What I learned about street harassment after I transitioned</a></b>. While most people who have navigated the world being perceived as female will likely relate to some of the experiences I describe, my interpretation differs somewhat from that standard feminist "sexual objectification" explanation, and provides insight into forms of street harassment faced by other marginalized groups.<p></p><p><span></span>In my <a href="https://mailchi.mp/ddc364ad6156/pre-order-my-new-book" target="_blank">last email update</a>, I shared praise the book has received from other authors. Here, I will share a few of the early book reviews that have come in so far:</p><p>“Serano succeeds in explicating a wide range of complex ideas about gender, sexuality, and identity, and offers incisive new frameworks for reckoning with some of the most discussed issues in contemporary feminism and queer culture. The result is a nuanced and approachable guide to ‘making sex more equitable’.”<br />—<b><a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-5416-7480-6" target="_blank">Publishers Weekly</a></b> (full review via link)</p><p>“Sexed Up doesn’t just identify a common problem; it identifies a common ground for solidarity and resistance. ”<br />—<b><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/matt-gaetz-republican-pundits-weaponize-sex-sexualization-women-rcna29300" target="_blank">NBC News</a></b> (full review via link)</p><p>“A feminist argument about sexism and patriarchy from a fully trans- and queer-inclusive point of view... When Serano introduces a concept ... I expect the idea to pervade and permeate feminist thought.”<br />—<b><a href="https://www.liberreview.com/issue-1-2-the-forest-and-the-trees" target="_blank">Liber: a Feminist Review</a></b> (full review via link)</p><p>“Sexed Up: How Society Sexualizes Us, and How We Can Fight Back gives every bit of [Julia’s] usual rigor as it interrogates the ways that people who hold stigmatized identities are desexualized, hypersexualized, sex-shamed or sex-policed. ”<br />—<b><a href="https://xtramagazine.com/uncategorized/julia-serano-drag-queen-story-hour-222950" target="_blank">Xtra</a></b> (full review via link)</p><p>“An engaging and thoughtful addition for any library’s popular human sexuality collection.”<br />—<b><a href="https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/sexed-up-how-society-sexualizes-us-and-how-we-can-fight-back-1788577" target="_blank">Library Journal</a></b> (full review via link)</p><p>I will be adding new reviews, excerpts, and interviews to the <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" target="_blank">Sexed Up webpage</a></b> as they arise. There, you will also find links to order the book in <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781541674806/" target="_blank">hardcover</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781541674790/" target="_blank">ebook</a></b>, or <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781668605059/" target="_blank">audiobook</a></b> formats. And if you enjoy the book, <b><span style="color: #741b47;">please spread the news far and wide, and leave it a good review on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58950971-sexed-up" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sexed-Up-Society-Sexualizes-Fight/dp/1541674804" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, and elsewhere!</span></b></p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-60160525898891512032022-04-26T13:50:00.004-07:002022-04-26T13:50:42.153-07:00Pre-order my new book: “Sexed Up”!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimo1Lo8icQPPUScnSpvaDHl28vnn3orxnWQ4B2Lz9w8IeflJIlwKIGXLGNqvQIbD84dO2FqXbq6LrIv9ZB9Y2sdAjh78S7cOU0m2_lvoYBfTNNRfLdSjMat5htFFPN7mG7H5IlnDeMqyfnQW9SE0XbYNt0xM03-7IklY-E7T7hlgQ_AhYNzmMjCyZr0g/s360/big-sexedup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="232" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimo1Lo8icQPPUScnSpvaDHl28vnn3orxnWQ4B2Lz9w8IeflJIlwKIGXLGNqvQIbD84dO2FqXbq6LrIv9ZB9Y2sdAjh78S7cOU0m2_lvoYBfTNNRfLdSjMat5htFFPN7mG7H5IlnDeMqyfnQW9SE0XbYNt0xM03-7IklY-E7T7hlgQ_AhYNzmMjCyZr0g/s320/big-sexedup.jpg" width="206" /></a></div>My latest book, <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" target="_blank">Sexed Up: How Society Sexualizes Us, and How We Can Fight Back</a></b>, will be published by Seal Press on May 17, 2022 – three weeks from today! I believe that it is my best and most important book (fwiw, I have not claimed this about any of my other post-<i>Whipping Girl</i> books). <p></p><p>I highly encourage you to pre-order it now if you can, as this really helps to convince bookstores to carry it. It’s available in <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781541674806/" target="_blank">hardcover</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781541674790/" target="_blank">ebook</a></b>, and <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781668605059/" target="_blank">audiobook</a></b> – those links will take you to the Seal Press website, which offers a variety of outlets to choose from. You can also go to your local bookstore or library and ask them to order a copy for you. </p><p>While <i>Sexed Up</i> covers a lot of ground (see description below), it is especially timely given the recent conservative/GOP onslaught of accusations claiming that everything they oppose (e.g., LGTBQIA+ people, critical race theory) is tantamount to “grooming” or “pornography.” <i>Sexed Up</i> explains why these sorts of sexualizing charges resonate with so many people, and how we can effectively challenge them.</p><p><b>Praise for <i>Sexed Up:</i></b></p><p>“Julia Serano continues to be one of the most remarkable feminists writing today. <i>Sexed Up</i> is a must-read for anyone who cares about feminism, misogyny, and how we talk about sex.”<br />—Jessica Valenti, New York Times-bestselling author of <i>Sex Object</i></p><p>“A brilliant tour de force on an under-theorized topic – sexualization – and the havoc it wreaks on so many lives, especially the most marginalized. I can't wait to discuss this book: it's essential reading.”<br />—Kate Manne, author of <i>Down Girl</i></p><p>“Julia Serano brings us the incisive, clear-eyed analysis of today’s culture wars that we so desperately need. Thoughtful and deeply researched, <i>Sexed Up</i> provides a more compassionate way of dealing with our cultural programming around sexuality.”<br />—Annalee Newitz, Lambda Award-winning author of <i>Four Lost Cities</i></p><p>“How lucky we are to have Julia Serano – a writer who brings razor-sharp analysis to the most challenging issues we face today. <i>Sexed Up</i> is another worthy addition to the canon, brimming with the unique patience, care, and clarity Serano brings to untangling our sexual preconceptions.”<br />—Jude Ellison S. Doyle, author of <i>Trainwreck</i></p><p><b>Book description:</b></p><p>Feminists have long challenged the ways in which men tend to sexualize women. But pioneering activist, biologist, and trans woman Julia Serano argues that sexualization is a far more pervasive problem: it’s something that we all do to other people, often without being aware of it.</p><p>Why do we perceive men as sexual predators and women as sexual objects? Why are LGBTQ+ people stereotyped as being sexually indiscriminate and deceptive? Why are people of color still being hypersexualized? Serano confronts these presumptions head-on, showing us how they arise from unconscious biases rather than reflecting reality. While many view sexualization as a mere component of sexism, racism, or queerphobia, Serano persuasively argues that liberation from sexual violence comes through collectively confronting sexualization itself. She then reveals powerful new ways to resist, providing numerous strategies designed to foster sexual equity without sacrificing sexual diversity in the process.</p><p>Lively and provocative, <i>Sexed Up</i> provides a breath of fresh air for seasoned activists and newcomers alike. Once again, Julia Serano proves that she is an unmatched voice leading us toward necessary change.</p><p><b>More praise, plus early book reviews:</b></p><p>“Fascinating, comprehensive, and clearly explained, <i>Sexed Up</i> leads the reader through a radically sensible analysis of what sexualization is and how it happens. (Hint: You're soaking in it!) As we work to create a sex-positive culture, we'll reference this vitally important book again and again.”<br />—Carol Queen, PhD, Author of <i>Exhibitionism for the Shy</i> and co-founder of the Center for Sex & Culture</p><p>“Julia Serano acutely speaks to many nuances in gender and sexuality that unjustly dictate the safety, value, and autonomy of marginalized genders. Immersive and precise, she traces enduring stigmas to their illogical roots.”<br />—Koa Beck, author of <i>White Feminism</i></p><p>“Julia Serano has done it again, taking an idea you thought you understood and unfolding depths to it you never knew were there. Sexed Up is the sexualization rethink you didn't know you needed.”<br />—Jaclyn Friedman, author of <i>What You Really Really Want</i></p><p>“Julia Serano is a razor-sharp observer and a generous, compassionate, and liberatory thinker. <i>Sexed Up</i> is a wise, nuanced, and unapologetic guide to understanding what goes on under the hood of sexualization in American culture.”<br />—Dr. Hanne Blank Boyd, historian and author of <i>Straight</i></p><p>“Serano succeeds in explicating a wide range of complex ideas about gender, sexuality, and identity, and offers incisive new frameworks for reckoning with some of the most discussed issues in contemporary feminism and queer culture. The result is a nuanced and approachable guide to ‘making sex more equitable’.”<br />—<a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-5416-7480-6" target="_blank">Publishers Weekly</a> (full review via link)</p><p>“An engaging and thoughtful addition for any library’ s popular human sexuality collection.”<br />—<a href="https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/sexed-up-how-society-sexualizes-us-and-how-we-can-fight-back-1788577" target="_blank">Library Journal</a> (full review via link)</p><p>More information about the book (including the Table of Contents) can be found at my <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/sexedup.html" target="_blank">Sexed Up webpage</a></b>. And once again, here are the links to pre-order it in either <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781541674806/" target="_blank">hardcover</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781541674790/" target="_blank">ebook</a></b>, or <b><a href="https://www.sealpress.com/titles/julia-serano/sexed-up/9781668605059/" target="_blank">audiobook</a></b> formats.</p><p></p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-21395872578431476392022-02-26T11:07:00.001-08:002022-02-26T11:07:26.182-08:00crowdfunding for Japanese translation of Whipping Girl<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBavou0GCcPjZjyq8hYkzOrndqVaVXTXZ5A-oPr1McC30VAUoNK4j2Bw1CMZlhvBZfbbSi3n9cZU-tzSj6zNLQ4CeRf6kh3mAnFoffR6ctr0DT5k_Lt1i8jSdkS9I8z5lRDZ3C7SIFv_93wFJYxE2jYJ3BuyluiJ4Y2XmZYpJYhU1hWx8wkmLq4kcEjA=s360" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBavou0GCcPjZjyq8hYkzOrndqVaVXTXZ5A-oPr1McC30VAUoNK4j2Bw1CMZlhvBZfbbSi3n9cZU-tzSj6zNLQ4CeRf6kh3mAnFoffR6ctr0DT5k_Lt1i8jSdkS9I8z5lRDZ3C7SIFv_93wFJYxE2jYJ3BuyluiJ4Y2XmZYpJYhU1hWx8wkmLq4kcEjA=s320" width="213" /></a></div>Some good news to share: The Tokyo-based publisher Thousands of Books has made an arrangement with my publisher (Seal Press) to translate my first book <b><a href="Some good news to share: The Tokyo-based publisher Thousands of Books has made an arrangement with my publisher (Seal Press) to translate my first book Whipping Girl into Japanese! The translation is dependent on their ability to raise money for this effort via crowdfunding. So if you (or someone you know) are excited about this prospect, here are the links where you can contribute, plus learn this project. This is the main crowdfunding link; it's in Japanese, but many browsers can translate the page for you: https://greenfunding.jp/thousandsofbooks/projects/5658 And here is a supplemental crowdfunding page on Indiegogo, which is in English and in USD currency: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/japanese-translation-of-whipping-girl#/ Like I said, please feel free to share these links, as they have until mid-April to raise the necessary funds for the translation... " target="_blank">Whipping Girl</a></b> into Japanese!<p></p><p>The translation is dependent on their ability to raise money for this effort via crowdfunding. So if you (or someone you know) are excited about this prospect, here are the links where you can contribute. They also share further information about the publisher, project leader, and translator for the book.</p><p>This is the main crowdfunding link; it is in Japanese, but many browsers can translate the page for you:</p><p><b><a href="https://greenfunding.jp/thousandsofbooks/projects/5658">https://greenfunding.jp/thousandsofbooks/projects/5658</a></b></p><p>And here is a supplemental crowdfunding page on Indiegogo, which is in English and in USD currency:</p><p><b><a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/japanese-translation-of-whipping-girl#/">https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/japanese-translation-of-whipping-girl#/</a></b></p><p>Like I said, please feel free to share these links, as they have until mid-April to raise the necessary funds for the translation.</p><div><br /></div>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-57636093100583800862021-12-20T22:35:00.002-08:002021-12-20T22:35:52.210-08:0099 Erics on Kirkus Reviews' Best Indie Books of 2021!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv6DzSbs_ysPC47Px4_L6rrYHBvYE8-a6YdzIcwgS_ndv6DVAdUm7LFnzCsX_zyy8y20Zseapfj8i5C708Y7PIisj8b_0hcVLkvV3AmDiByTVkw2l19FV0-0KjBIIedHaEXQrAuuTqYHrhou12cSqYjsAx7bSdV-D2ShHBWfSWp3f2P9X6e-Fd90wl7g=s1910" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="1910" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv6DzSbs_ysPC47Px4_L6rrYHBvYE8-a6YdzIcwgS_ndv6DVAdUm7LFnzCsX_zyy8y20Zseapfj8i5C708Y7PIisj8b_0hcVLkvV3AmDiByTVkw2l19FV0-0KjBIIedHaEXQrAuuTqYHrhou12cSqYjsAx7bSdV-D2ShHBWfSWp3f2P9X6e-Fd90wl7g=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Earlier this year, I was happy to announce that my first foray into fiction, <b><a href="https://www.juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics: a Kat Cataclysm faux novel</a></b>, was the winner of the <a href="https://publishingtriangle.org/2021/05/winners-2021-awards/" target="_blank">Publishing Triangle’s 2021 Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction</a>, and an <a href="https://independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=2478" target="_blank">Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) 2021 silver medalist in LGBT+ Fiction</a>.<p></p><p>On top of all that, <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> just released their "Best Books of 2021" issue, and they included <i>99 Erics</i> on their <b><a href="https://www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2021/indie/books/" target="_blank">Best Indie Books of 2021</a></b> list! The entire list can be found via that link (you'll have to scroll down for <i>99 Erics</i>, as the list is alphabetical by author last name). </p><p>The full <a href="https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/julia-serano/99-erics/" target="_blank">Kirkus review of <i>99 Erics</i></a> is available online; here is an excerpt:</p><p><i>“Serano has written about gender identity and feminism in her nonfiction books Whipping Girl (2007) and Excluded (2013); she explores many of the same ideas in her debut work of fiction. The writing is conversational in style, and though Kat claims to be uninterested in banal descriptions, the scene-setting in various California locales works well. Kat recalls the Manic Pixie Dream Girls so often used in male-oriented stories, but she’s decidedly more warts and all in her presentation, almost too quirky to function, and enthusiastic about her role as ruler of all the Erics. The result is a lovable composite of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1966) and a less murder-y version of Marvel’s Deadpool, using absurdism and humor to break down the fourth wall and the very idea of ‘normal,’ with all its silly little boxes and prejudices. If that makes the book sound serious, it isn’t — and that might be the most effective way it makes its readers think about identity. Knocks down literary conventions, sexual stereotypes, the fourth wall, and more in enthusiastic defense of the weird.”</i></p><p>As always, for more reviews, excerpts, details, virtual book readings, and where to purchase the book, please check out the <b><a href="https://www.juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics webpage</a>!</b></p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-39443396713932428412021-12-11T10:12:00.002-08:002021-12-11T10:14:10.089-08:00end of year update, plus signed books for sale!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjbBkNxgB5b5vhLNOQJ5WqZtZO3DnYebbXfzKvSKBMouaVN4VRtceqfOnsDWhlWByptgj61NYMRr4obJxyVrWwfmvyV3Icig_-EfzoH2KlUC3G3ZPDFBib0tB6TwfMgoEi6THIE84JK3YvvY-zXD_WMvyRUv1FpQfIO5LswDt_5ZoWAPlaa3R0t04-8A=s2048" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="2048" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjbBkNxgB5b5vhLNOQJ5WqZtZO3DnYebbXfzKvSKBMouaVN4VRtceqfOnsDWhlWByptgj61NYMRr4obJxyVrWwfmvyV3Icig_-EfzoH2KlUC3G3ZPDFBib0tB6TwfMgoEi6THIE84JK3YvvY-zXD_WMvyRUv1FpQfIO5LswDt_5ZoWAPlaa3R0t04-8A=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Last week, I published my <b><a href="https://mailchi.mp/ece6c26aa1a4/signed-books-plus-end-of-year-update" target="_blank">latest email update</a></b>, you can read it via that link. (If you want to receive these email updates directly into your inbox, you can <b><a href="http://eepurl.com/CxWWf " target="_blank">sign up here</a></b>.)<p></p><p>The update includes links to all my writings from the past year! On top of that, it includes a special deal that I will reiterate here:</p><p>I am once again offering <a href="https://juliaserano.com/buystuff.html" target="_blank">signed copies of two of my books</a> – <i>99 Erics</i> & <i>Outspoken</i> – for sale! (for $25, shipping included, provided that the address is within the U.S.)</p><p><b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics: a Kat Cataclysm faux novel</a></b> is silly, surreal, and sex-positive — click that link for book reviews, praise, and excerpts. <i>99 Erics</i> is the winner of the Publishing Triangle’s 2021 Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction, and an Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) 2021 silver medalist in LGBT+ Fiction.</p><p><b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/outspoken.html" target="_blank">Outspoken: A Decade of Transgender Activism and Trans Feminism</a></b> collects many of my trans-themed writings from 2002-2014, including my early slam poems, and numerous essays written contemporaneously with my books <a href="https://juliaserano.com/whippinggirl.html" target="_blank">Whipping Girl</a> and <a href="https://juliaserano.com/excluded.html" target="_blank">Excluded</a>.</p><p>All of the book-purchasing details (including signing instructions) can be found on the <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/buystuff.html" target="_blank">STUFF TO BUY</a></b> page of my website. That page also has links to purchase my other books and music too. While I cannot sell signed copies of <i>Whipping Girl</i> or <i>Excluded</i> online, I do sometimes offer them as gifts on <b><a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" target="_blank">Patreon</a></b>, so please consider supporting me there...</p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-57056193127518847522021-11-09T12:15:00.001-08:002021-11-09T12:15:25.989-08:002 new essays on anti-trans activism & the "sexual predator" trope<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nDWT_7UX7qjEBKZF4rg66O2GzntfSSk8xWeuTtVhxAuaaTub6yD9KR0xTNJjPVP_F1k7Dn_vGafDbrT2Ko8RR3D8TjGooAfrVG71LxmdxGtlSty6IJPO_9NiyVMrAvz78ogKkw1SrmVj/s1426/0n+bigger.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1426" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nDWT_7UX7qjEBKZF4rg66O2GzntfSSk8xWeuTtVhxAuaaTub6yD9KR0xTNJjPVP_F1k7Dn_vGafDbrT2Ko8RR3D8TjGooAfrVG71LxmdxGtlSty6IJPO_9NiyVMrAvz78ogKkw1SrmVj/s320/0n+bigger.png" width="320" /></a></div>A few months back, I published an essay entitled <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/transgender-people-bathrooms-and-sexual-predators-what-the-data-say-2f31ae2a7c06?sk=6761aaeb01784afb20561a663f7a7826" target="_blank">Transgender People, Bathrooms, and Sexual Predators: What the Data Say</a></b>. It cited numerous research studies showing that trans people and trans-inclusion policies pose no threat to cis people in sex-segregated spaces. It also chronicled how similar campaigns to smear an entire marginalized group as supposed "sexual predators" have occurred previously, for instance, against Black people, Jewish people, and gays and lesbians. In other words, this is a standard trope that bigots and haters love to wield.<p></p><p>In the wake of recent events, I have two new "sequels" to that essay. The first is my formal response to being named in that anti-trans manifesto that was going around last week. (For the record, I am doing okay, all things considered.) In my response, I discuss how anti-trans activists' increasing attempts to smear trans people (and particularly trans women) en masse as "sexual predators" is directly responsible for expressions of violence such as this. You can read it here: <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/on-being-explicitly-named-in-a-violent-gender-critical-manifesto-e74ece76583d?sk=b79fb552c513cc61b306713425a95379" target="_blank">On Being Explicitly Named in a Violent “Gender Critical” Manifesto</a></b>.</p><p>The second new essay chronicles anti-trans activists' increasing promotion of "autogynephilia," a debunked psychology theory that they use to ... wait for it ... smear trans women en masse as "sexual predators." I also describe their recent attempts to wield "autogynephilia" in tandem with the fake diagnosis "ROGD" in order to undermine trans healthcare more generally. You can read that one here: <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/autogynephilia-and-anti-trans-activism-23c0c6ad7e9d" target="_blank">Autogynephilia and Anti-Transgender Activism</a></b>.</p><p>By the way, both are on Medium (these are no-paywall links), so please read & share widely & give them lots of "claps" (up to 50, I believe).</p><div><b>[note: If you appreciate my work and want to see more of it, please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano/overview">check out my Patreon page</a>]</b></div>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-62362523397193299272021-10-14T11:09:00.001-07:002021-10-14T11:09:23.529-07:006 recent Medium articles!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vthasD4PlVn8h13qNN4-KtTE4_WhcxV1w2FhC5eeq1BoLID7JbvN86EQkL_AzpmU3V63DkB1O9Wq1-5Xor9DLib2zlLIkC_XCfbp-ZrzYDemieXvBDIXNepRiC6215BF7LIAPCfHbVNW/s1488/Bomb.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1460" data-original-width="1488" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vthasD4PlVn8h13qNN4-KtTE4_WhcxV1w2FhC5eeq1BoLID7JbvN86EQkL_AzpmU3V63DkB1O9Wq1-5Xor9DLib2zlLIkC_XCfbp-ZrzYDemieXvBDIXNepRiC6215BF7LIAPCfHbVNW/s320/Bomb.png" width="320" /></a></div>As some of you may know, I sometimes publish articles on <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/" target="_blank">Medium</a></b> – that link will take you to my Medium page, where you can find all the pieces I've written there. Here, I will share my six most recent Medium articles, spanning back to December of last year. All of the links below are "friend links" that bypass the site's paywall – so feel free to read them all for free! <p></p><p>For Bisexual Visibility Week, I published <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/bomb-a-bisexual-coming-out-chapter-c6ba73709c96?sk=f5f119b33e78771fdb9bf1660e2400f7" target="_blank">Bomb</a></b> (image to right), which is a chapter from my <a href="https://juliaserano.blogspot.com/2021/06/99-erics-wins-two-book-awards-plus.html">award-winning</a> book <b><a href="https://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics: a Kat Cataclysm faux novel</a></b>. It humorously defuses many of the assumptions people face upon coming out as bisexual. It also critiques what Kat calls the "stereotype trap," as well as authors who turn their LGBTQIA+ characters' identities into "plot twists." If you enjoy it, many more excerpts from the novel can be found on the official <a href="https://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics webpage</a>.</p><p><b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/transgender-people-bathrooms-and-sexual-predators-what-the-data-say-2f31ae2a7c06?sk=6761aaeb01784afb20561a663f7a7826" target="_blank">Transgender People, Bathrooms, and Sexual Predators: What the Data Say</a></b> was months in the making. The piece not only compiles numerous research studies showing that transgender people are victims (not perpetrators) in such settings, but it also places these "bathroom panics" in historical context, showing how they evolved directly from Anita-Bryant-1970s-era claims that LGB people are "child molesters" out to "recruit children." The final section debunks more recent outlandish claims that trans people are "grooming" and "sexualizing" children. I wanted to touch on all these themes, not only because they unfairly disparage trans people, but because they are all more generally used to smear marginalized groups who are perceived as "other" in some way, and thus misconstrued as a potential "threat to women and children." </p><p>I don't usually write about TV shows and pop culture, but I did just that in <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/heres-why-some-people-find-the-loki-sylvie-romance-unsettling-3533ce219cdf?sk=28896a192e07d00d586fa8d6d04c6086" target="_blank">Here’s why some people find the Loki-Sylvie romance unsettling</a></b>. Hint: the answer (or at least one of the answers) is unconscious transphobia...</p><p>I compile many of my writings related to transmisogyny in the piece <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/what-is-transmisogyny-4de92002caf6?sk=220e5916918ecf196941d70c8d6b7fb0" target="_blank">What Is Transmisogyny?</a></b> It includes a downloadable link to a brand new academic review article that I wrote on the topic.</p><p><b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/the-dregerian-narrative-or-why-trans-activists-vs-276740045120?sk=fa81589b61ac9ebbf795bfa1a8eef7b8" target="_blank">The Dregerian Narrative (or why "trans activists" vs. "scientists" framings are lazy, inaccurate, and incendiary)</a></b> is a new essay describing a very old anti-trans trope.</p><p>And finally, <b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/transgender-people-gay-conversion-and-lesbian-extinction-what-the-data-show-dea2a3e70174?sk=9e7064e52f17d99711a110eafdc82f75" target="_blank">Transgender People, “Gay Conversion,” and “Lesbian Extinction”: What the Data Show</a></b> was my response to the increasingly common anti-trans memes that lesbians are supposedly going "extinct" due to people transitioning, and/or that transitioning constitutes a form of “gay conversion therapy.” As the title suggests, I show that current research data do not support these claims.</p><p>That's it for now. If you appreciate the fact that I make these articles available for free, please consider <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" target="_blank">supporting me on Patreon</a>.</p><p><br /></p><div><br /></div>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-76565571212261747582021-10-13T12:13:00.006-07:002021-10-13T20:39:18.398-07:00a statement about the thing<p><i>CW for mentions of child sexual abuse (CSA) and accusations thereof</i></p><p>so basically, it’s a trap. no matter what you do. </p><p>because person X (who you don’t know personally) has threatened that if you (and 65 other people they “follow” on Twitter, the majority of whom you also don’t know personally) don’t immediately “unfollow” person Y, then they will publicly “name” you tomorrow. even though they have already tagged you and all these other people on a giant multiple-tweet public thread as part of said threat.</p><p>in other words, you’ve already been named, pre-naming.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>so who is this person Y, who you’re supposed to unfollow? well, according to person X, they are “the leader of a whole ass organization that promotes and supports pedophiles.” wow, that sounds totally fucked up! so you should probably unfollow them ASAP, right?<p></p><p>well, it’s not that simple. for starters, you know that person Y is not actually “the leader” of organization Z; they merely do communications for them. and sure, you could unfollow person Y for simply being affiliated with Z. but you also know other people—let’s call them A, B, and C—who are also demonstrably opposed to CSA (at least one of whom is a CSA survivor themselves), yet have expressed support for, or done events with, Z in the past. as of now, ABC are not being targeted by this “unfollow” campaign—likely because they are AFAB, or not in the public eye as much, or not working directly for Z, or perhaps for other reasons. But they very well could be next.</p><p>as evidence that ABC could be next, look no further than yourself: you are being targeted right now, as we speak, even though you have absolutely zero associations with Z. other than following person Y (as well as ABC) on Twitter, of course. and even if you were to unfollow Y & ABC (which you’d rather not do, as you appreciate some of their non-Z related work), you just so happen to follow a few of the other 65 people targeted by this unfollow campaign. so if they refuse to unfollow Y, then you will subsequently be pressured to unfollow *them* as a result. that’s how these public naming campaigns work. it’s basically a version of six degrees of Kevin Bacon, only with the specter of pedophilia replacing Kevin Bacon.</p><p>so you begin crafting a response. mostly about organization Z, since they’re at the center of this. Z (like X, and Y, and ABC, and yourself, and probably all the 65 other people) is outspoken about wanting to end CSA. some of what Z advocates (e.g., sex education to help reduce CSA) you 100% agree with. other things they promote (such as destigmatizing consensual adult sexualities, including sex work and BDSM) also align with your beliefs, although you think it’s potentially confusing and possibly counterproductive for an ostensibly anti-CSA organization to focus on these latter adult-specific issues too. but your main concern with Z is the so-called “MAP” support group that they are associated with. this is why they are accused of supposedly “promoting” and “supporting” pedophiles.</p><p>because you regularly write about sexuality-related issues, you’ve done your own research into these matters. you have found that numerous experts in the field (most of whom have no affiliation with Z) have argued that destigmatizing “MAPs” to a degree may help them seek out professional help, which could ultimately reduce their chances of committing CSA. this is the stated rationale behind the MAP support group, and why Z (and Y, and presumably ABC) thinks it can help reduce CSA. but in your mind, there is a big difference between destigmatizing a condition so that people can safely seek out help, and *normalizing* that condition so that it is viewed as socially acceptable. if the latter came to pass, it could potentially lead to an increase in CSA, not unlike how destigmatizing racism has been shown to result in an increase in public expressions of racism. another (more positive) example of this phenomenon can be found in how the gradual destigmatization of same-sex relationships over the years has led to even more people identifying as LGB relative to the past.</p><p>from everything you’ve read, you don’t think organization Z has adequately grappled with this distinction between destigmatizing and normalizing. and while they would likely claim that they are not doing the latter, there appear to be (from what you’ve seen online) some MAP-identified people out there who *are* trying to normalize it. and via the power of “six degrees of pedophilia,” anything these “MAP normalizers” say or do automatically becomes what people imagine MAP support groups must be doing, and what organization Z is supposedly advocating, and what person Y is supposedly supporting, and so on. it’s “pro-pedo” all the way down. </p><p>so you abandon writing your initial response mid-way through. it’s a sensitive and complicated issue, and you strive to write with thoughtfulness and nuance. but there’s no room for any of that here. like, as soon as you even attempt to parse the difference between CSA and pedophilia, or mention the term “MAP,” you’ve already lost, as some people will inevitably jump to the conclusion that you must be a “pedo apologist.” especially given the fact that you’re a trans woman.</p><p>oh, did I forget to mention that you’re a trans woman? yes, it’s true: you are a trans woman. and as a very public trans woman, you are routinely (and baselessly) accused of being a “pedo” or a “groomer” simply for existing, or for advocating for gender-affirmative approaches for trans children, or promoting trans rights—in fact, you wrote an entire <a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/transgender-people-bathrooms-and-sexual-predators-what-the-data-say-2f31ae2a7c06?sk=6761aaeb01784afb20561a663f7a7826" target="_blank">essay about this</a>! these experiences have certainly influenced your thinking with regards to these matters. it has made you averse to people who hurl such accusations at others without any actual evidence that said individuals have perpetrated CSA, or are planning to.</p><p>for the record: if organization Z was forwarding NAMBLA-type positions (i.e., explicitly encouraging or normalizing CSA), or if any of the aforementioned individuals (X, Y, ABC, the 65 others) were discovered to have committed acts of CSA, I would be quick to denounce them. CSA is abhorrent and it should be stigmatized. but what I see here are many different parties, all of whom express concern about preventing CSA, but who have very different ideas regarding how to go about it. some of these approaches may be better or worse than others. it is perfectly fine for people to debate or critique approaches that they believe are problematic or harmful (as I have done here). but I will not be a party to “six degrees of pedophilia” . . .</p><br /><p></p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-65317449451329128952021-06-23T10:44:00.004-07:002021-10-14T11:11:06.958-07:0099 Erics Wins Two Book Awards! (plus other news)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1OiNcDpz29ilysWK_fQtqwJU3ysQMU1jxZk5mFbXWzh8LUat27jmVOOBnJMRSeKRyKqze_0hGd7PVCGROoj4EMs5SStuJ2lyAVnIg5NYN0qkI-fIF6cWB_XIVnrMmiIBLject4B8sqCz/s932/pubtri.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="932" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1OiNcDpz29ilysWK_fQtqwJU3ysQMU1jxZk5mFbXWzh8LUat27jmVOOBnJMRSeKRyKqze_0hGd7PVCGROoj4EMs5SStuJ2lyAVnIg5NYN0qkI-fIF6cWB_XIVnrMmiIBLject4B8sqCz/w320-h247/pubtri.png" width="320" /></a></div>I recently sent out my <b><a href="https://mailchi.mp/dc2786357a6a/99-erics-book-awards-brand-new-essays" target="_blank">latest email update</a></b> – you can read it at that link. And if you want to receive these email updates directly to your inbox, you can <a href="http://eepurl.com/CxWWf" target="_blank">sign up here</a>.<br /></div></div><p></p><p>The biggest news is that my latest book <b><a href="http://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank"><i>99 Erics: a Kat Cataclysm faux novel</i></a></b>, is the winner of not one, two book awards! </p><p>First came the <b><a href="https://publishingtriangle.org/2021/05/winners-2021-awards/" target="_blank">Publishing Triangle’s 2021 Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction</a></b> (shown to right). And I have since learned that it is an <b><a href="https://independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=2478" target="_blank">Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) 2021 silver medalist in LGBT+ Fiction</a></b> (medal below). </p><p>I am honestly a bit flabbergasted! Two of my past books were nominated for awards, but this is my first actual "award winning" book! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbSDd91j_xdt1AT_NHsT8HRPL9KjvKNNrrXm2kIMnOqni0UtRHO3Zy5va3TL3DqfM57L1Ho8wrHkXC5i4K2kjIrfXQzuvy42S1gc84bTJVi6gyNGHQBLWClgWis2ySMMx1F1aqq0nhyrjv/s217/IPPY+silver+medal+copy.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="217" data-original-width="217" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbSDd91j_xdt1AT_NHsT8HRPL9KjvKNNrrXm2kIMnOqni0UtRHO3Zy5va3TL3DqfM57L1Ho8wrHkXC5i4K2kjIrfXQzuvy42S1gc84bTJVi6gyNGHQBLWClgWis2ySMMx1F1aqq0nhyrjv/w200-h200/IPPY+silver+medal+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />Publishing Triangle described the book as: <b><i>"Whip-smart, fast-paced, and drop-dead hilarious, Serano gives us the lighthearted fun read that we all need right now."</i></b> So please consider adding <i>99 Erics</i> to your summer reading list!<p></p><p>The book is available at all the usual online booksellers, and can be ordered from your local independent bookstore too – in fact, you should encourage them to carry it! </p><p>If you're still tentative, check out the <b><a href="http://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics webpage</a></b>, where you can download the first 5 chapters for FREE, plus read other excerpts, blurbs & reviews, or watch recordings of my virtual book readings.</p><p></p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>In addition to the book award news, my latest update shares my four most recent online essays. They are all on Medium – these links will bypass their paywall:<p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/transgender-people-bathrooms-and-sexual-predators-what-the-data-say-2f31ae2a7c06?sk=6761aaeb01784afb20561a663f7a7826" target="_blank">Transgender People, Bathrooms, and Sexual Predators: What the Data Say</a></b></li><li><b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/what-is-transmisogyny-4de92002caf6?sk=220e5916918ecf196941d70c8d6b7fb0" target="_blank">What Is Transmisogyny?</a></b></li><li><b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/the-dregerian-narrative-or-why-trans-activists-vs-276740045120?sk=fa81589b61ac9ebbf795bfa1a8eef7b8" target="_blank">The Dregerian Narrative (or why "trans activists" vs. "scientists" framings are lazy, inaccurate, and incendiary)</a></b></li><li><b><a href="https://juliaserano.medium.com/transgender-people-gay-conversion-and-lesbian-extinction-what-the-data-show-dea2a3e70174?sk=9e7064e52f17d99711a110eafdc82f75" target="_blank">Transgender People, “Gay Conversion,” and “Lesbian Extinction”: What the Data Show</a></b></li></ul><p></p><p>If you enjoy them, please give them lots of "claps" (up to 50) and share with others! And if you appreciate the fact that I make these freely accessible, please consider <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" target="_blank">supporting me on Patreon</a>.</p><p>Finally, since the update came out, my first book <b><a href="http://www.juliaserano.com/whippinggirl.html" target="_blank">Whipping Girl</a></b> has received two nice Pride month write-ups:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><a href="https://bookriot.com/50-years-of-pride/" target="_blank">50+ Years of Pride: The Best Queer Books From Every Decade 1970–2020</a></b></li><li><b><a href="https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/lgbtq-author-book-recommendations-2021" target="_blank">21 LGBTQ+ Authors On The Books They Wish They’d Had As Teenagers</a></b> (selected by one of my favorite writers, Charlie Jane Anders)</li></ul><p><br /></p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-43438036078410249272021-05-04T23:19:00.006-07:002021-05-04T23:23:35.562-07:00Publishing Triangle finalist, review, and reading!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9XOdY5c0FXXks3Bgj8d7xviw3HL1Zs242FKFsDgx_PXhifSilxZOoAdZRG97Y5V5XqJ6PCFEzOHr9sewDICZZslfOAPI9SGY_nHS8Iyz6FpFadniOePXau_bNC_cE6IartWKKFeDjyjo/s2048/99cover-justfront-RBG+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1326" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9XOdY5c0FXXks3Bgj8d7xviw3HL1Zs242FKFsDgx_PXhifSilxZOoAdZRG97Y5V5XqJ6PCFEzOHr9sewDICZZslfOAPI9SGY_nHS8Iyz6FpFadniOePXau_bNC_cE6IartWKKFeDjyjo/s320/99cover-justfront-RBG+copy.jpg" /></a></div><br />As some of you may know, my latest book <b><a href="http://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics: a Kat Cataclysm faux novel</a></b> was recently announced as a finalist for the <a href="https://publishingtriangle.org/2021/03/finalists-2021/">Publishing Triangle’s 2021 Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction</a>!<p></p><p>On April 23rd, the Publishing Triangle published a <a href="https://publishingtriangle.org/2021/04/99-erics-julia-serano/" target="_blank">lovely review of the book</a>; here it is:</p><p><b><i>99 Erics is such a delightful read! Julia Serano attacks gender norms, sexual stereotypes, gentrification, and homophobia. In addition, she breaks the fourth wall and gets super meta in this romp as her main character, Kat Cataclysm, dates 99 people—each of whom is named Eric. Kat is a writer who wants to learn how to better write conflict, so decides to go on these dates in the hopes of gaining enlightenment, in the process handing us hysterical anecdotes from dates with various Erics. Serano expertly navigates heavy issues while at the same time embracing the absurd. Whip-smart, fast-paced, and drop-dead hilarious, Serano gives us the lighthearted fun read that we all need right now.</i></b></p><p>The awards are on May 12th – wish me luck! Leading up to that, Publishing Triangle is hosting two finalists readings, featuring many of the writers up for awards. I will be a part of the <b>Monday May 10th reading</b> – all the details (including how to register) can be found on their <b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-publishing-triangle-awards-finalists-readings-tickets-151232862563" target="_blank">Eventbrite page</a></b>.</p><p>Hope you can make it out to the reading, and/or share the review, and/or spread the word about 99 Erics more generally!</p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-28881686323983272572021-02-17T00:29:00.003-08:002021-02-17T00:29:36.083-08:00new 99 Erics book reviews!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9XOdY5c0FXXks3Bgj8d7xviw3HL1Zs242FKFsDgx_PXhifSilxZOoAdZRG97Y5V5XqJ6PCFEzOHr9sewDICZZslfOAPI9SGY_nHS8Iyz6FpFadniOePXau_bNC_cE6IartWKKFeDjyjo/s2048/99cover-justfront-RBG+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1326" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9XOdY5c0FXXks3Bgj8d7xviw3HL1Zs242FKFsDgx_PXhifSilxZOoAdZRG97Y5V5XqJ6PCFEzOHr9sewDICZZslfOAPI9SGY_nHS8Iyz6FpFadniOePXau_bNC_cE6IartWKKFeDjyjo/s320/99cover-justfront-RBG+copy.jpg" /></a></div><br />So a couple new <b><a href="http://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics</a></b> book reviews were recently published and I wanted to share excerpts with you!<p></p><p>This excerpt is from <i><b>Kirkus Reviews</b></i>:</p><p><i>Serano has written about gender identity and feminism in her nonfiction books Whipping Girl (2007) and Excluded (2013); she explores many of the same ideas in her debut work of fiction. The writing is conversational in style, and though Kat claims to be uninterested in banal descriptions, the scene-setting in various California locales works well. Kat recalls the Manic Pixie Dream Girls so often used in male-oriented stories, but she’s decidedly more warts and all in her presentation, almost too quirky to function, and enthusiastic about her role as ruler of all the Erics. The result is a lovable composite of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1966) and a less murder-y version of Marvel’s Deadpool, using absurdism and humor to break down the fourth wall and the very idea of “normal,” with all its silly little boxes and prejudices. If that makes the book sound serious, it isn’t—and that might be the most effective way it makes its readers think about identity. Knocks down literary conventions, sexual stereotypes, the fourth wall, and more in enthusiastic defense of the weird.</i></p><p>the full review (with a few spoilers) can be found here: <a href="https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/julia-serano/99-erics/" target="_blank">https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/julia-serano/99-erics/</a></p><p>The second review is from <i><b>BookLife</b></i>:</p><p><i>Serano (Whipping Girl) drenches readers in satire and absurdity in this “faux novel” written from the perspective of Kat Cataclysm, a wannabe author who decides to jumpstart her career by introducing more conflict into her life -- in the form of dating 99 men named Eric and novelizing the experience. With light chapters that recount Kat’s dates and failed relationships, the tone akin to conversational journal entries or letters to friends, Serano delves into issues of city life and contemporary romance, such as how money destroyed San Francisco or an analysis of Kat’s annoyance when straight men assume bi women will want a threesome ... The appeal, here, is in Kat’s noxious encounters with Erics and how she heroically mines them for witty considerations of the absurdities women face when dating -- and even occasional catharsis ... Takeaway: This meta-fictional satire in which a woman dates 99 Erics will please readers who favor pointed absurdity over emotion. Great for fans of: Daniel M. Lavery’s Something That May Shock And Discredit You, Spike Milligan’s Puckoon.</i></p><p>the full review (with a few spoilers) can be found here: <a href="https://booklife.com/project/99-erics-a-kat-cataclysm-faux-novel-52545" target="_blank">https://booklife.com/project/99-erics-a-kat-cataclysm-faux-novel-52545</a></p><p>As always, you can learn more about <i>99 Erics</i> (including free downloads, excerpts, virtual book readings, and how to purchase signed copies) <a href="http://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">at my website</a>.</p><p>One final semi-related thing: <i>Esquire</i> recently published a piece called <b><a href="https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/g35408475/best-feminist-books/" target="_blank">These 15 Feminist Books Will Inspire, Enrage, and Educate You</a></b>, which includes my first book <a href="http://juliaserano.com/whippinggirl.html" target="_blank">Whipping Girl</a>!</p><p><br /></p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-37974217073836275682020-12-08T14:04:00.000-08:002020-12-08T14:04:19.045-08:00 signed books available for a limited time!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYqt6J_5gG2LfqYHElbKY3ausumUbUUz4c-U7Wa5RvmdXW6ZELd2jBxsbb2LL2mUUTWx_iGZVejJCGgy8if29Djn8q2PNnHtBAQQVNdEfcD5O-LjFLUch16-kYvur6AGPmIFJ-ytr7mSC/s2048/2+books.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYqt6J_5gG2LfqYHElbKY3ausumUbUUz4c-U7Wa5RvmdXW6ZELd2jBxsbb2LL2mUUTWx_iGZVejJCGgy8if29Djn8q2PNnHtBAQQVNdEfcD5O-LjFLUch16-kYvur6AGPmIFJ-ytr7mSC/s320/2+books.png" width="320" /></a></div>Last week, I published my <b><a href="https://mailchi.mp/11c40d62163f/signed-books-available-for-the-holidays" target="_blank">latest email update</a></b>, you can read it via that link. (If you want to receive these email updates directly into your inbox, you can <b><a href="http://eepurl.com/CxWWf" target="_blank">sign up here</a></b>.)<p></p><p>It includes a bunch of <b><a href="http://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics: a Kat Cataclysm faux novel</a></b> news, including links to watch my now completed <b><a href="http://juliaserano.blogspot.com/2020/09/my-99-erics-virtual-book-tour.html" target="_blank">virtual book tour</a></b>!</p><p>But in this brief post, I want to highlight a special offer I announce within it:</p><p><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">For a limited time, you can purchase SIGNED COPIES of <a href="http://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics</a> and/or my 2016 book <a href="http://www.juliaserano.com/outspoken.html" target="_blank">Outspoken: A Decade of Transgender Activism and Trans Feminism</a> for $25 (shipping included) provided that you are in the U.S. – I am happy to make it out to whoever you wish. Just go to my <a href="http://www.juliaserano.com/buystuff.html" target="_blank">STUFF TO BUY</a> webpage for all the details!</span></b></p><p>That page also has links to purchase my other books and music too. While I cannot sell signed copies of <b><a href="http://www.juliaserano.com/whippinggirl.html" target="_blank">Whipping Girl</a></b> or <b><a href="http://www.juliaserano.com/excluded.html" target="_blank">Excluded</a></b> online, I do sometimes offer them as gifts on <b><a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" target="_blank">Patreon</a></b>...</p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-19130330608686577862020-09-01T19:55:00.006-07:002020-11-28T09:23:26.061-08:00my "99 Erics" virtual book tour!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxwxB5tsE-Muv66XHq1a1hLY9RSEXWEq6nMxuXA5Ol7_c-F7pv4PzdqmtaefwIx34E_X3LhI-bJvYqgbtlKVSdBz_M2GLE04qA4vh7MF9NU5s51bfy6imlml1M_oSRd_MaKzndQWUZbt1/s2048/+++Medium+tour+post+copy.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1445" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxwxB5tsE-Muv66XHq1a1hLY9RSEXWEq6nMxuXA5Ol7_c-F7pv4PzdqmtaefwIx34E_X3LhI-bJvYqgbtlKVSdBz_M2GLE04qA4vh7MF9NU5s51bfy6imlml1M_oSRd_MaKzndQWUZbt1/w232-h328/+++Medium+tour+post+copy.png" width="232" /></a></div><b><i>The virtual book tour is over now. But all the readings have been archived on YouTube & Facebook, so you can watch them there! (see below for specific links)</i></b><div><br /></div><div>I am happy to announce my virtual book tour for my new novel <b><a href="http://juliaserano.com/99erics.html" target="_blank">99 Erics: a Kat Cataclysm faux novel</a></b>! All the relevant links & info can be found on my <b><a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/julia-seranos-99-erics-virtual-book-tour-bfe82378e904" target="_blank">Medium post about the tour</a></b> (shown on right). <p></p><p>Here is the most pertinent info:</p><p><b>Saturday, September 5th, 3pm EDT/noon PDT (& 8pm in the UK)</b></p><p>theme: On writing a book about writing a book</p><p>I<i>n addition to reading excerpts from the book, I will talk about how 99 Erics came to be. Specifically, how an earlier failed attempt to write a novel (and reading many “how to” books & articles related to that endeavor) inspired me to satire (& sometimes speak candidly about) the process of writing and publishing a book.</i></p><p>THE EVENT IS NOW ARCHIVED: you can watch it on <b><a href="https://youtu.be/LMicz7Cl-gM" target="_blank">YouTube</a></b> or <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/juliaserano/videos/347789976355735" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b>.</p><p><b>Tuesday, September 22nd , 7pm EDT/4pm PDT</b></p><p>theme: On bisexuals, “weirdos,” and book characters who are Unusually Queer™</p><p><i>On this Bi+ Visibility Day eve reading, I’ll explain why I initially decided to forefront Kat’s bisexuality, and how this eventually evolved into a quest to make 99 Erics the most “unusually queer” book possible — by which I mean, it is very queer in its sensibilities, but is not centered on same-sex relationships or traditional gay/lesbian framings</i></p><p>THE EVENT IS NOW ARCHIVED: you can watch it on <b><a href="https://youtu.be/ztHBpgwBDlQ" target="_blank">YouTube</a></b> or <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/juliaserano/videos/374041193757297/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b>.</p><p><b>[note: If you appreciate my work and want to see more of it, please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano/overview">check out my Patreon page</a>]</b></p></div>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-74532470070533205522020-08-12T08:56:00.001-07:002020-08-12T08:56:17.908-07:00TERF Wars collection features my updated critique of "autogynephilia"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEm1t210R387nK-x6XfN_ULmV7cA4E827_cjxGKJrMQNCeniwIRC5Yghj6ofIC7t2fF2f2-8E117_GEgFSt7dasTTc0tZqDDPRwU-_0KTqDy1VbfGUFHuM03c_sjHIZy6f2zHAbgmRCxS/s1206/AG-FEFs-image.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="1186" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEm1t210R387nK-x6XfN_ULmV7cA4E827_cjxGKJrMQNCeniwIRC5Yghj6ofIC7t2fF2f2-8E117_GEgFSt7dasTTc0tZqDDPRwU-_0KTqDy1VbfGUFHuM03c_sjHIZy6f2zHAbgmRCxS/w258-h262/AG-FEFs-image.png" width="258" /></a></div>This week, The Sociological Review (an academic journal) published a special issue entitled <b><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/SOR/current" target="_blank">TERF Wars: Feminism and the fight for transgender futures</a></b>. (If you are reading this now, that link will take you to the issue; in the future, you may need to scroll back to Volume 68 Issue 4, July 2020.) <p></p><p>It contains my essay <b><a href="http://www.juliaserano.com/av/Serano-AutogynephiliaEmbodiment.pdf" target="_blank">Autogynephilia: A Scientific Review, Feminist Analysis, and Alternative ‘Embodiment Fantasies’ Model</a></b>. That link will bring you to a PDF of my accepted manuscript. If you have institutional access, here's the <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/0038026120934690" target="_blank">final publication</a>. While I'm not allowed to post the final publication publicly, I am allowed to share it upon individual request, so <a href="http://juliaserano.com/contact.html" target="_blank">shoot me an email</a> if you'd like a copy.</p><p>In the article, I provide an updated overview of the scientific case against autogynephilia theory. Following that, I forward an alternative "embodiment fantasies" model that explains all the available evidence better than autogynephilia theory, and is far more consistent with contemporary thinking regarding gender and sexual diversity. Finally, given the theory's recent popularity among trans-exclusionary feminists, I demonstrate how autogynephilia relies on essentialist, heteronormative, and male-centric presumptions about women and LGBTQ+ people, and as such, it is inconsistent with basic tenets of feminism. </p><p>While writing it back in 2018-19, I found that I couldn't fit every argument I wanted to into it (due to word count), so I spun some of these additional ideas into two long-read Medium essays: <b><a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/making-sense-of-autogynephilia-debates-73d9051e88d3?sk=10f1e36e74a3ef8dfe4a8c1ed7cc611c" target="_blank">Making Sense of Autogynephilia Debates</a></b> and <b><a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/autogynephilia-ad-hoc-hypotheses-and-handwaving-cecca4f6563d?sk=d2c06947ce29a261371fd43ed15743ff" target="_blank">Autogynephilia, Ad Hoc Hypotheses, and Handwaving</a></b>. (btw, those are both "friends links" that circumvent the paywall.)</p><p>If you add all that up, it's almost half a book's worth of writing on this theory (yikes!). While I believe this has been important work (as autogynephilia continues to be routinely cited in anti-trans propaganda), I wasn't paid for any of it. So if you appreciate this work, please consider <b><a href="https://www.patreon.com/juliaserano" target="_blank">supporting me on Patreon</a></b>, which helps make projects like this possible!</p><p>Finally, if you're interested in the <a href="https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/the-sociological-review-monographs-684/book275541" target="_blank">TERF Wars: Feminism and the fight for transgender futures</a> collection, but do not have journal access, you'll be happy to know that it can be ordered in book form via that link. And it will soon be available via more typical book outlets.</p><p><br /></p>-juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703465310869693798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8432122252544693588.post-83841909860719878012020-06-03T20:38:00.000-07:002020-06-03T20:38:32.478-07:00a year's worth of julia news!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the latest excerpt from my novel 99 Erics!</td></tr>
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Last week, I published my first full email update in about a year! You can <b><a href="https://mailchi.mp/2fabdfe771aa/new-novel-excerpts-translations-debunking-anti-trans-theories-more">read the whole update here</a></b>. It covers a lot of ground, including . . .<br />
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<li>the publication of my debut novel <b><a href="http://juliaserano.com/99erics.html">99 Erics: a Kat Cataclysm faux novel</a></b> (plus free downloads!)</li>
<li>a new 99 Erics excerpt: <b><a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/ethical-slut-vs-confused-slut-b820a674c503?sk=ed5dc771c86e209eb54a34ad94e5e090">Ethical Slut vs. Confused Slut</a></b></li>
<li>video of me reading the 99 Erics excerpt: <b><a href="https://youtu.be/7BJhPr8bdps">Posers</a></b></li>
<li>a mix of personal + book promotion news: <b><a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/on-publishing-a-book-during-a-pandemic-89cfa5825227">On Publishing a Book During a Pandemic</a></b></li>
<li>Spanish/Español and French/Français <b><a href="http://juliaserano.blogspot.com/2020/02/spanish-and-french-translations-of.html">translations of my first book Whipping Girl</a></b></li>
<li>my second book Excluded being included on a couple <b><a href="https://juliaserano.blogspot.com/2020/02/excluded-selected-as-one-of-best-books.html">2010s Best Books of the Decade lists</a></b></li>
<li>the inclusion of my essay <b><a href="https://juliaserano.blogspot.com/2020/03/hes-unmarked-shes-marked-my-essay-in.html">He's Unmarked, She's Marked</a></b> in the new Jessica Valenti and Jaclyn Friedman anthology <b><i>Believe Me: How Trusting Women Can Change the World</i></b></li>
<li>my two-part essay series: <b><a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/making-sense-of-autogynephilia-debates-73d9051e88d3?sk=10f1e36e74a3ef8dfe4a8c1ed7cc611c">Making Sense of Autogynephilia Debates</a></b> and its follow up <b><a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/autogynephilia-ad-hoc-hypotheses-and-handwaving-cecca4f6563d?sk=d2c06947ce29a261371fd43ed15743ff">Autogynephilia, Ad Hoc Hypotheses, and Handwaving</a></b> </li>
<li>a <b><a href="https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/julia-serano-bitesize-interview">Bandcamp interview</a></b> with me about the intersection of my music & my trans identity</li>
<li><b><a href="https://nextthingpodcast.com/2020/04/15/julia-serano-likes-scare-quotes/">And The Next Thing You Know podcast interview</a></b> with me about the many unexpected twists and turns in my life</li>
<li>two Pride-related essays that came out last year: <b><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/19/us/julia-serano-gender-science-lgbtq.html">The Science of Gender Is Rarely Simple</a></b>, and <b><a href="https://medium.com/@juliaserano/rethinking-lgbtq-visibility-69e39f36731">Rethinking LGBTQ+ Visibility</a></b> </li>
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