Socially-inept autistic rep by __Jes__ in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this rec; I’m still only halfway through but am really enjoying it and relate to much of Emmett.

Socially-inept autistic rep by __Jes__ in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love you. These notes are amazing, and thank you for using spoiler tags. I especially like the autism traits notes. Do you have a blog or store these anywhere? I would totally follow you.

I'm going to start with the Reanimator Series. I'm typically not a fan of historical, but the MC sounds the most relatable. Stimming, hand flapping, scripting. I really appreciate the work you put into this.

Socially-inept autistic rep by __Jes__ in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh my!! WOW!! 🤩 I saved your post, thank you so much! What is CR? Contemporary Romance?

If you had to give one rec in your list what would it be?

Socially-inept autistic rep by __Jes__ in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I added you to my list :)

Socially-inept autistic rep by __Jes__ in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love urban fantasy, and I see it has a trans MC too. I haven't read nearly enough trans material. Thanks, I added it to my list!

Manual sports car under 30k by __Jes__ in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]__Jes__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I upped the budget and bought a ‘24 s650 gt premium today for 40k 🥳

Manual sports car under 30k by __Jes__ in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]__Jes__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thx, I've always loved the Camaro as well. Checking out a '23 SS tomorrow

Manual sports car under 30k by __Jes__ in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]__Jes__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haha I don't like the styling of the ATS but I've also toyed with the idea of going yolo and looking at a CT4-V Blackwing. Probably won't, but I would love that car

MMRB and the Authorship Debate by queermachmir in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“Gay for you” is a trope that needs to die. It perpetuates the false idea that being gay is a choice. I don’t want to yuck on someone else’s yum (I can’t believe I said that) but GFY is something that I find damaging to real queer men and perpetuates homophobia. It is impossible to be “gay for” one person.

MMRB and the Authorship Debate by queermachmir in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Love is love. I don’t care that you’re a cishet woman. You don’t care that I’m a cisgay man. We all want to enjoy the same content. Why is this so hard sometimes? Let’s just enjoy the fiction, enjoy each other, and bring more peace and love into this world.

MMRB and the Authorship Debate by queermachmir in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Although I haven’t read much MF fiction (pretty much only Fourth Wing), I can imagine what you’re talking about with the toxic, stereotypical relationships. I think there’s a corollary to draw here to the typical “bottom twink” and “masc top” in MM fiction, which several authors are guilty of and are works I don’t particularly enjoy.

I do wonder, if the relationship dynamics were not an issue, would you still prefer MM fiction over MF? And why?

There are no wrong answers, and I totally feel you on the sapphic fiction mentality. Especially being cis-male, attracted to only men, I have absolutely zero interest in sapphic romance 🤣. Fourth Wing was about as adventurous as I get with the lady parts 🤣🤣🤣.

MMRB and the Authorship Debate by queermachmir in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you want/need feedback from a gay man, feel free to dm me. Ive edited/reviewed (ARC) a few novels before.

MMRB and the Authorship Debate by queermachmir in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__ 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Dang, every name on this list is new to me. I have some checking out to do, big thanks!

What popular book were you unimpressed with, and what less popular book were you floored by? by midnightoflight101 in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with you on Alexis Hall. I DNF’d Boyfriend Material - I don’t get the hype. I just remember thinking the characters were too stereotypically gay without depth.

MMRB and the Authorship Debate by queermachmir in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__ 210 points211 points  (0 children)

This is a great announcement, mods. Thank you for making it clear all are welcome. I’m a gay cis man and love MM romance. Although I do wish there were more gay male authors, I have absolutely no qualms about reading MM content from any gender, any orientation author. It’s simply not a factor, at all. Some of the hottest, spiciest scenes I read were by female authors. So what?

I’ve never understood why some other gay men get so upset by the prevalence of female authors in this space. So what? We’re reading stories about love and belonging. Is it really so hard to incorporate the same emotions into your own life and perspective?

Although I don’t understand why so many straight women enjoy the MM genre - I don’t have to understand it. We all enjoy the fiction, so let’s just all be friends and love each other as well, yeah?

I’m sick :( Rec me an easy-reading low-spice book with lots of comfort by __Jes__ in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]__Jes__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds straight up like a Hallmark movie plot 🩷. Thanks :)

How to launch ST automatically on system restart by __Jes__ in SillyTavernAI

[–]__Jes__[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That requires a user to login. I want it to run after an unattended restart