by JL Douglas I identify as demisexual. For me, that’s defined as “maybe I want to kiss and hold hands, but probably only after I’ve known the person for years.” I also write Young Adult romance. So far, none of my characters are demisexual. They get crushes, and sometimes they even act on them in ways that go beyond kissing and holding hands. Generally, their approach to romance is much more fast-paced than the one I know. They feel attractions, sometimes to people they just met! Lunaside, my first book, is in part about a girl dealing with [...]

Asexuality in YA Series: Day 1 - Previous Posts: Introduction to Asexuality in YA Series by Zach J. Payne I didn’t come out with a bang, but with a whimper. There are people who might see this as a blessing. Some people have their sexualities so scrutinized by those around them, and they’re forced to make a declaration for one side of the other. Some pray for the ability to slide under the radar, to have nobody recreate the Spanish Inquisition every time that they dare to express themselves. Me? There are times where I feel like Schrödinger’s [...]