The science fiction and fantasy community has been debating the merits of a story, “I Sexually Identify as an Attack Helicopter,” written under a pseudonym, that repurposes a transphobic meme. While some thought the story was a hoax, the editor of the publication says it was not, but that they’ve pulled the story to protect the health and safety of its author. For more background, see Alison Flood’s article in The Guardian.
Jane Friedman has spent her entire career working in the publishing industry, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Established in 2015, her newsletter The Bottom Line provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry professionals; in 2023, she was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World.
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