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message 1: by Kendra (new)

Kendra There are 78 people in this group now, and we should get to know each other a little. Maybe something along the lines of:

Name:
Pronouns:
Where you are on the ace spectrum:
Favorite books/genres:
Anything else:


message 2: by Kendra (new)

Kendra Name: Arin/Kendra
Pronouns: they/them or she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: Asexual
Favorite books/genres: My favorite books are Harry Potter, and I like to read a lot of sci-fi and fantasy.


message 3: by Rose (new)

Rose Sinclair | 155 comments Mod
Great idea!

Name: Tiffany
Pronouns: She/Her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: Asexual
Favorite books/genres: Science fiction and fantasy. Favorite book is hard but anything from Devon Monk likely would make the list.


message 4: by Maranda (new)

Maranda Cromwell (marandart) Name: Maranda
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: asexual, generally-sex-favorable
Favorite books/genres: science fiction, fantasy, animals/biology
Anything else: I'm an author and artist. :3 I'm excited to be a part of this group!


message 5: by a (new)

a name: aidrielle
pronouns: she/her
where you are in the ace spectrum: asexual, but i'm not 101% sure yet
favorite books/genres: fantasy, historical fiction, coming-of-age, and middle grade! also, favorite books include: the book thief, i'll give you the sun, the harry potter series, and all the light we cannot see
anything else: i write poems and cry over indie films. also: i need more diversity in books!!


message 6: by Doreen (new)

Doreen (rni_) | 1 comments Name: Doreen
Pronouns: she/her , they/them
Where you are on the ace spectrum: asexual, demisexual, questioning tbh
Favorite books/genres: fiction, historical books, I like neil gaiman's stuff.... basically i'll read what I can get my hands on :D
Anything else: I love going to the movies, my first dream job was to be an author...and I'm excited about this book club! :D


message 7: by Alex (last edited Jan 13, 2016 05:06PM) (new)

Alex (unsolicitednoob) | 2 comments Name: Alex
Pronouns: he/him
Where you are on the ace spectrum: panromantic asexual (sex-positive)
Favorite books/genres: I like many genres tbh, but my favorite book is Les Miserables
Anything else: I like writing fiction (but I don't let anyone read my stuff yet)


ThatPersonWhoReadsStuff (auror) | 3 comments Name:Indy/Lyzzy
Pronouns: they/them
Where on the ace spectrum:Asexual


ThatPersonWhoReadsStuff (auror) | 3 comments Apparently I can't edit comments on mobile and I can't copy/paste either. I'll have to finish this at a later date.


message 10: by Adaire (last edited Jan 13, 2016 08:45AM) (new)

Adaire Name: Skyler (most people call me Sky)
Pronouns: they/them or he/him
Place on the spectrum: Asexual
Favorite Books/Genre: Anything fantasy, though I don't have a particular favorite book.
Anything else: I love writing and art (though I'm not very good at either) and I am anime trash.


message 11: by Karuni (new)

Karuni | 1 comments Name: Karuni
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: asexual
Favorite books/genres: Fantasy,
Anything else: I write in my spare time and I'm currently working on a novel with an ace protagonist


message 12: by Megan (new)

Megan | 1 comments Name: Megan
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: aro ace (skeet deet deetly)
Favorite books/genres: I'll read almost anything, but I've been making an effort to read more female authors and authors of color. My favorite book is probably Which Witch, by Eva Ibbotson.
Anything else: I'm a writer and a gamer and I love fuzzy animals more than life itself.

Add me if you want! I love making new friends.


message 13: by Sophia (last edited Jan 14, 2016 10:50AM) (new)

Sophia (sophiacbv) | 2 comments Name: Sophia
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: gray-asexual
Favorite books/genres: YA, fairy tales, fairy tale retellings
Anything else: I am a writer. Currently, I am working on a collection of fairy tale retellings with ace and/or aro protagonists.


message 14: by Hezekiah (new)

Hezekiah Hezekiah
They/them
Asexual
YA Science fiction and fantasy, YA dystopian
Other stuff: I'm autistic, and because of that, my reading comprehension for fiction maxes out at the YA level. I'm also working on reading all the YA lesbian fiction that exists.


message 15: by Yuè (last edited Jan 17, 2016 11:59AM) (new)

Yuè (maanorchidee) | 36 comments Name: Yuè
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: aro ace (sex repulsed)
Favorite books/genres: oh gosh... that is actually a complicated question. YA or books for children? Lately, I've been reading a lot of fanfiction. You can see my favourite books at my "favorites" shelf though!
Anything else: Hello!


message 16: by Rhea (new)

Rhea | 1 comments Name: Rhea/Andi
Pronouns: they/them
Ace orientation: asexual
Favourite book genres: Classic dystopian novels, general fiction and science (chemistry) non-fiction books
Anything else: I'm non-binary, I'm the trans representative at my university's LGBT+ society, I play the alto saxophone and the guitar


message 17: by Alissa (new)

Alissa (aliasalissa) Name: Ali
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: asexual
Favorite books/genres: fantasy, lgbtqia+, YA and fanfics :D


message 18: by Christina (new)

Christina (steenachris) | 1 comments Name: Christina
Pronouns: she/her
Orientation: asexual and possibly aromantic
Favorite book/genre: I don't have a favorite, but I have been reading a lot of YA lately.


message 19: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn (comcc-2224) | 1 comments Name: Carolyn
Pronouns: she/her
Orientation: Biromantic Asexual (sex-repulsed)
Favorite books/genres: I really like sci fi and fantasy as well as history for books and then I read and write fanfics
Anything else: I love writing and playing video games and I am currently studying to be an Environmental Designer so I kinda get to merge the two quite nicely since I'm defining the major a bit for the school I go to.


message 20: by Hannah (new)

Hannah (Mooglets) | 1 comments Name: Hannah/amaluelmwood

Pronouns: they/them (currently in a he/him phase, but they/them is fine)

Where you are on the ace spectrum: asexual demi-panromantic

Favorite books/genres: fantasy, sci-fi, some crime. Pratchett, Brooks, Tamora Pierce, Gregory Keyes, Kelley Armstrong, Greg Bear, Poul Anderson, Anne McCaffrey, Lee Child, Brett Battles etc.

Anything else: I'm an artist, have traveled fairly extensively and am currently working on a novel with a bi-racial asexual protag. I also read a lot of science, some philosophy, and skeptic and atheist lit.


message 21: by Maggie (new)

Maggie (magglett) Name: Maggie
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: asexual
Favorite books/genres: sci fi, fantasy, horror, anything by Patrick Ness, Death Note
Anything else: I'm currently in my first year of university and I absolutely love anime and manga


message 22: by Clara (new)

Clara Hello everyone! :)

Name: Clara
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: grey asexual (or demi, still questioning)
Favourite books/genres: My favourite book is Interview with the Vampire and in general I really like fantasy and historical fiction.
Anything else: I hope to work with either jewellery making/design or writing, or maybe both. Also, at some point I would love to actually complete NaNoWriMo in time. Nice to meet you!


message 23: by Lex (new)

Lex Hiii
Name: Lauren (simionlewis on tumblr)
Pronouns: She/her,
Favourite Book Genres: Pretty much anything but my main ones are YA, fantasy/scifi, crime/thriller, and some contemporary. My favourite book series of all time is The Shadowhunter Chronicles
Where are you on the spectrum: I’m an aro ace
Anything else: I’m so excited for this! I've also started getting into comics and mangas as I've recently fallen in love with comics and anime


message 24: by Aspen (new)

Aspen | 1 comments Hello everyone. :3
Name: Aspen
Pronouns: Them/they
Where you are on the ace spectrum: Asexual
Favorite books/genres: My favorite book is Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. I have yet to truly discover a favorite genre.
Anything else: I am extremely excited for this. I've been looking for new books to read.


message 25: by Britney (last edited Jan 13, 2016 03:51PM) (new)

Britney (britneylee) | 2 comments Name: Britney
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: Not on the spectrum. I'm heterosexual but I'm a huge supporter and have a close friend who is ace
Favorite books/genres: I'll read just about anything if it catches my interest. My favorite books of last year were "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline, "You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)" by Felicia Day, "A Natural History of Dragons" by Marie Brennan, and "Daredevil Legends, Vol 1: Yellow" by Jeph Leob & Tim Sale.
Anything else: I want to be an author someday. I also run a book club (click here if you're interested) and I have a video game YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClpq...). I love reading a diverse range of books so I'm excited to see what this club will introduce me to.


message 26: by Tyler (new)

Tyler (addi347) | 3 comments Hello. My name is Tyler, pronouns are she/her or they/them. I'm asexual, sex-averse. Favorite book genres are YA Fantasy novels. And if you really want to know more about me, just ask.


message 27: by Kim (new)

Kim (kimoffspring) | 2 comments Name: Kim
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: asexual & alloromantic
Favorite books/genres: i'm harry potter trash + my favourite book is paper towns by john green
Anything else: i’m a baby 2 the ace community and this is all v scary to me especially since i have no ace pals, so feel free to hmu! my blog is beysexual.tumblr.com :~)


message 28: by Sari (new)

Sari Ann | 2 comments Name: Sari Ann
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: Biromantic asexual
Favorite books/genres: Tolkien universe, Harry Potter, Calvin and Hobbes, urban fantasy, history, comics
Anything else: I write fanfiction and I'm working on my first asexual headcanon character.


message 29: by Victoria (new)

Victoria (mcmoria) | 2 comments Name: Victoria (grandpa-ackles on tumblr)
Pronouns: She/Her
Where I am in the Ace Spectrum: Hetero-romantic Asexual
Favorite Genres: I'm not sure. I like urban fantasy, historical fiction, contemporary...if it sparks my interest, I'm going to read it.
Anything else: I graduate with my Bachelor's degree in History in May. I love writing and singing loudly.


message 30: by SimplySweet (new)

SimplySweet | 1 comments Name: Erika
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: Asexual Panromantic
Favorite books Genres: Horror/ topics of mortality / fiction/ poetry/ philosophy/ Topics of death
Anything else: favorite author is
Diana Wynne Jones


message 31: by Claudie (new)

Claudie Arseneault Name: Claudie
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: aro-ace
Favorite books/genres: Everything SFF. Love anything Kay writes, and I have just discovere NK Jemisin and kind of don't want to read anything ever again. Yes, I'm still in the book club, hush. ;)
Anything else: I'm a writer! Published, even. I love telling stories, I love squids, I love biochemistry. I love a lot of really geeky things really. ^^


message 32: by Olly (new)

Olly | 2 comments Name: olly
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: asexual and maybe panromantic.
Favorite books/genres: favourite books would be Inkheart and Northern Lights trilogies and for genres fantasy and mystery.
Anything else: just starting my second year of uni studying genetics.


message 33: by Krista (new)

Krista (kristakittyfish) Name: Krista
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: sex-repulsed greyro asexual
Favorite books/genres: harry potter + scifi, fantasy, YA... I'll gladly read just about anything though!


message 34: by Elfflame (new)

Elfflame | 1 comments Name: I go by Elfflame online
Pronouns: She/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: Asexual
Favorite books/genres: Harry Potter, Black Dagger Brotherhood, Dragon Prince, Lady Blade Lord Fighter, Good Omens; fantasy, sci-fi, romance (m/m in particular, but not exclusively), supernatural, YA
Anything else: I'm a (non-published) writer. Starting to think of an idea for an Ace YA story, if I can pull it off. I'm looking forward to finding more Ace stories to read.


message 35: by Clair (new)

Clair | 2 comments Name: Clair
Pronouns: She/her
Where are you on the ace spectrum: Asexual
Favorite books/genres: Young Adult, dystopia, fantasy, sci fy


message 36: by Drake (new)

Drake Winsor | 5 comments Name: Drake
Pronouns: She/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: Asexual and panromantic
Favorite books/genres: Fantasy, sci-fi, and mystery are the big three, also love Anne McCaffrey, and David Eddings
Anything else: New to ace community and excited to read new books.


message 37: by Jay (last edited Jan 19, 2016 02:30PM) (new)

Jay Name: Jay

Pronouns: they/them

Where you are on the ace spectrum: Asexual & Gray-Aromatic

Favorite books/genres: I really love fantasy stuff with knights and dragons the best. Knights are my jam. Science Fiction and Horror (big Stephen King fan) are also pretty sweet, and fantasy in general.

Anything else: Feel free to add me as a friend here (or on tumblr as tinywound.tumblr.com if you want), looking really forward to having some good positive asexual interactions, I need them badly.


message 38: by Storybrook (new)

Storybrook System (storybrooksystem) | 2 comments Name: Harley
Pronouns: they/them or he/him
Where you are on the ace spectrum: Aro Ace
Favorite books/genres: I'll pretty much read anything that looks interesting but I really love sci-fi, high fantasy, and horror.
Anything else: This is such a great idea that I'm having a little trouble finding the words for it right now. I'm just really happy to know that this group exists. Oh, and if you'd like to add me as a friend, go right ahead - I'm basically a huge nerd who loves dragons and spaceships and writes a lot.


message 39: by Lucy (new)

Lucy | 1 comments Name: Lucy
Pronouns: she/her
Ace spectrum: asexual grey-lithromantic
Favourite books/genres: I love Harry Potter and any book that makes me feel something, no matter the genre Anything else: not really, just glad be here! :)


message 40: by Dana (new)

Dana | 1 comments Name: Dana
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: aro/ace
Favorite books/genres: I never know how to answer this haha. I'll read anything, but I guess I mostly read literary fiction.
Anything else: I'm very happy this group has started! <3


message 41: by Chanda (new)

Chanda (detalexip) | 2 comments Name: Chanda
Pronouns: she/her
Where are you on the ace spectrum: asexual and possibly aromantic
Favorite books/genres: I can't choose a favorite book but I love (high) fantasy, YA, sci-fi, and fanfiction.
Anything else: I'm currently studying linguistics and I'm still fairly new to the asexual community but it's pretty cool this group exists. Can't wait to start reading some books from here :D
Feel free to say hi on my blog, madamshinoa.tumblr.com


message 42: by Bran (new)

Bran Ayres | 1 comments Name: brohne
Pronouns: they/them
Where are you on the ace spectrum: demisexual
Favorite books/genres: er ... I love anything well written and compelling but I prefer genre fiction over literary.
Anything else: I love video games and writing and am very excited to meet everyone. ^_^


message 43: by Nina (new)

Nina | 1 comments Name: Corinna

Pronouns: It doesn't matter to me :)

Where you are on the ace spectrum: asexual, possibly grey/demi

Favorite books/genres: I am the Messenger by Markus Zuzak is my #1, I like fantasy and historical fiction too.

Anything else: Hi! I'm very glad to be a part of a community like this one! Feel free to come and say hi!


message 44: by Laura (new)

Laura (vexic929) | 2 comments Hello~!
Name: Laura
Pronouns: she/her but if you use other pronouns for me on accident I don't mind :)
Where you are on the ace spectrum: demisexual
Favorite books/genres: Harry Potter is my favorite series but I like most anything fantasy or science fiction related and mysteries are also great~
Anything else: Feel free to add me on tumblr (vexic929.tumblr.com) or anywhere else! Just ask me for the links~!


message 45: by Kathleen (last edited Jan 15, 2016 09:43AM) (new)

Kathleen | 1 comments Name: Kathleen/Kat
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: asexual
Favorite books/genres: The Night Circus, Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, Gone Girl, Ultraviolet and Quicksilver (Quicksilver has an asexual protagonist), Cruel Beauty.
Anything else: I'm studying Nursing and I am also a writer. I've done NaNoWriMo the last two years, and both years my main character has been ace.
I am also on tumblr at kat-of-a-different-color.tumblr.com.


message 46: by [deleted user] (new)

Name: Isa
Pronouns: she/her or they/them
I'm asexual and panromantic
Favorite books/genres: I enjoy most books, as long as they're reasonably well-written, and there's no way I could narrow it down to a favorite book. Science-fiction, fantasy, and graphic novels are probably my favorite genres, though.
Anything else: I'm studying writing and physics (and graduating in may!), and I particularly like black holes and dragons.
I'm on tumblr at thecaryatid.tumblr.com, if you want to say hi.


message 47: by Neil (new)

Neil Cochrane | 1 comments Hey, nice to meet everyone! I'm looking forward to this book club a lot.

Name: Cait
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: panromantic asexual
Favorite books/genres: Fantasy all the way. Favorite authors NK Jemisin, Tolkien, Robin Hobb, Robin McKinley, Tamora Pierce, Ursula Le Guin, Diane Duane. Also a new fan of historical fiction, mostly thanks to HILD by Nicola Griffith.
Anything else: I have a Doctor Who tattoo.


Controlled Abandon | 2 comments Hi everyone!

Name: Sarah
Pronouns: she/her
Where you are on the ace spectrum: asexual
Favorite books/genres: fantasy, especially with diverse characters and/or settings; Harry Potter; I read adult, young adult, and children's (middle grade) books -- whatever sounds good! Sometimes I like historical fiction, but usually only children's or YA.
Anything else: I'm working on my phd in math (applied math with a focus in biology)


message 49: by Rachel (new)

Rachel (rambling-ace) | 2 comments hey guys!

Name: Rachel

Pronouns: she/her

Where are you on the ace spectrum: grey asexual

Favorite Books/Genres: Any novel tbh, I read young adult and teen books. I like John Green... a lot. I like mystery and crime kind of stuff. Horror books are super cool too.

Anything Else: I am very very shy and I am writing a book :)


message 50: by Hannah (new)

Hannah (theauthoress13) | 2 comments Hello, all! Nice to meet you!

Name: Hannah

Pronouns: she/her, they/them

Where you are on the ace spectrum: aromantic asexual, romance-positive and sex-repulsed

Favorite books/genres:
Fave authors: Terry Pratchett, Agatha Christie, Tamora Pierce, Neil Gaiman, Douglas Adams, Kurt Vonnegut, Simon Schama, Vladimir Nabokov
Fave genres: detective fiction, historical fiction, non-fiction history, Existential philosophy, feminist fantasy

Anything else: I'm currently in graduate school for museum studies, focusing particularly on figuring out ways to better represent minorities and ignored history in museums. :) So I think this group will be really interesting!!


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