Best Gay Romance With A Character(s) Who Has A Disability
Note: I was unsure if I should use "disability" or a more current phrase like "handicapable" so I contacted a group that deals with this and they told me "disability" was fine. I mean no offense so if anybody would like this changed then please contact me and let me know...I'll adjust the title.
This is a list for mm/gay romance books that have characters with some kind of disability. These could include but are not limited to - vision impairment/blindness, hearing loss/deafness, limited mobility, prosthetic limb...etc.
This list is not about fetishism...it's about celebration and appreciation.
This is a list for mm/gay romance books that have characters with some kind of disability. These could include but are not limited to - vision impairment/blindness, hearing loss/deafness, limited mobility, prosthetic limb...etc.
This list is not about fetishism...it's about celebration and appreciation.
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or a more current phrase like "handicapable"???
Would you really see that as a current phrase?? As a wheelchair user I'm glad that you didn't use that phrase becuase I'd not be to impressed!!
Would you really see that as a current phrase?? As a wheelchair user I'm glad that you didn't use that phrase becuase I'd not be to impressed!!
Jenn{WeEzEr LuVa!!!!} wrote: "just gotta ask:
are there really that many books under the heading 'gay romance with a character with a disability'???"
omg. those were my exact thoughts!
are there really that many books under the heading 'gay romance with a character with a disability'???"
omg. those were my exact thoughts!
i think it is great that the issue is being addressed, disability and mental illness has been handled really well in the books i have come across so far. My partner works in the disability area and we have an autistic child... I have read 1/2 of this list and have put the rest in my to read and to buy shelves!
Writing a book about someone with a disability was quite hard, but I wanted to make sure the reader felt the strength that Adam possessed and didn't feel sorry for him. By some of my reviews I think I achieved that. What do you think. My novel is Blind Passion
Perpetua wrote: "or a more current phrase like "handicapable"???
Would you really see that as a current phrase?? As a wheelchair user I'm glad that you didn't use that phrase becuase I'd not be to impressed!!"
Well, good that they're trying, I guess!
Forget "handicappable" or "differently abled", they just sound stupid!
The most current term these days is "person with a disability"
Would you really see that as a current phrase?? As a wheelchair user I'm glad that you didn't use that phrase becuase I'd not be to impressed!!"
Well, good that they're trying, I guess!
Forget "handicappable" or "differently abled", they just sound stupid!
The most current term these days is "person with a disability"
The only thing I can think of for why A Strong Hand is here is maybe for Nick's twinging hip, which affects him at one point. Not sure if that would qualify as a major physical disability, but I guess...it does disable him at one point? That one's debatable.
I love Will and Taylor, but I'm not sure why Dead Run (#134) is on this list. If it's for the temporary amnesia, I'm not sure if I would qualify amnesia as a disability...
I love Will and Taylor, but I'm not sure why Dead Run (#134) is on this list. If it's for the temporary amnesia, I'm not sure if I would qualify amnesia as a disability...
Virginia wrote: "Great list in promoting inclusion of people with disabilities as MCs and by authors."
Virginia, I and numerous other authors don't like adding their books to Best of... or Favourite… or Sexiest… etc. lists, preferring that readers do so if they deem the books qualify for such honour. Often authors who do are looked upon poorly, especially when wildly and pompously claiming theirs is better than time proven favourites or classics.
Accordingly, I have started an author friendly list here : http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/24...
I hope authors and readers will quickly populate the list.
Virginia, I and numerous other authors don't like adding their books to Best of... or Favourite… or Sexiest… etc. lists, preferring that readers do so if they deem the books qualify for such honour. Often authors who do are looked upon poorly, especially when wildly and pompously claiming theirs is better than time proven favourites or classics.
Accordingly, I have started an author friendly list here : http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/24...
I hope authors and readers will quickly populate the list.
Thanks for adding my novel,'Every Time I Think of You,' Yes, disability is a major theme in the book (and its upcoming sequel), so I appreciate any attention and inclusion in such lists!
I noticed a few people commenting on the fact that the maker of this list mentioned the term "handicapable" when trying to decide the title. They apparently weren't impressed with the term. I, however, would like to say that I was impressed with how a group was contacted to obtain the most current, politicly correct word. I thought it showed admirable conscientiousness.
Jenn wrote: "just gotta ask:
are there really that many books under the heading 'gay romance with a character with a disability'???"
quiet a few with wonderful and heart warming stories...
are there really that many books under the heading 'gay romance with a character with a disability'???"
quiet a few with wonderful and heart warming stories...
Jim wrote: "Thanks for adding my novel,'Every Time I Think of You,' Yes, disability is a major theme in the book (and its upcoming sequel), so I appreciate any attention and inclusion in such lists!"
Jenn wrote: "just gotta ask:
are there really that many books under the heading 'gay romance with a character with a disability'???"
I am definitely reading your book, Jim..I just read the blurb and just captivated me
Jenn wrote: "just gotta ask:
are there really that many books under the heading 'gay romance with a character with a disability'???"
I am definitely reading your book, Jim..I just read the blurb and just captivated me
Thanks, Lily!
Yes, 'Message of Love; the sequel to 'Every Time I think of You' was published last month, and deals even more thoroughly with disability of a main character. Please consider voting it up in this list. Thanks.Message of Love
Yes, 'Message of Love; the sequel to 'Every Time I think of You' was published last month, and deals even more thoroughly with disability of a main character. Please consider voting it up in this list. Thanks.Message of Love
I am delighted by this list! Thanks, Michael, for creating it, and thanks to everyone who has added to it!
I have a "name that story" question. A long time ago, I read a free online fiction (I'm pretty sure it was that) and the MCs were best childhood friends. One was confident, cocky, Italian, and the other was quiet, happy, and had Aspergers syndrome. They were neighbours and both were being raised by single moms. (I'm currently reading Bodies in Space, and it reminded me of this other story.) The story goes through them growing up. Beautiful story with scenes I will never forget.
But!
I do forget the title and author! Can anyone help me?
I have a "name that story" question. A long time ago, I read a free online fiction (I'm pretty sure it was that) and the MCs were best childhood friends. One was confident, cocky, Italian, and the other was quiet, happy, and had Aspergers syndrome. They were neighbours and both were being raised by single moms. (I'm currently reading Bodies in Space, and it reminded me of this other story.) The story goes through them growing up. Beautiful story with scenes I will never forget.
But!
I do forget the title and author! Can anyone help me?
YES! AshleyAlexis, here, please take this piece of strawberry pie I wish I could give you and my enthusiastic thanks! You're amazing!
Oh, lookie! I have more pie! I *always* have pie. All kinds. I am obsessed with pie. If Emma wants pie, she will have pie. Pie, a good book, a few friends to chat with about said book, and I have hot-damn-yeah! So, c'mon, Ems, PIE with me and AA!
It's so funny because I read your post and im like I KNOW THAT BOOK!!! But I couldn't remember the name of it. Luckily for me i just reorganized my bookshelves so it was really easy to figure out what it was. Glad I could help!! And thanks for the Pie!!!!!!!!!!!
The Mating of Michael and Tinseltown are both on here twice. Someone said there was a tool to combine editions on these lists? If so it would be handy indeed - I didn't keep a link to the comment though.
Hi Kaje, yes, any librarian can run a duplicate check. If you are one, you should see a little "edit" link under the description, and that takes you to a page where you can run a duplicate check, delete books, and edit the title and description of the list. I just ran one, and it found 4 duplicates, so those should all be combined now.
For a unique perspective on sex, disability and love, see my novel, LOVERS LAME, at www.booklocker.com/books/6101.html.
Elliot wrote: "Are there any MM Romance books where the protagonist has a prosthetic/bionic hand?"
If you like steampunk, in Clockwork Heart one of the MCs has a mechanical hand.
If you like steampunk, in Clockwork Heart one of the MCs has a mechanical hand.
My favorite books are not here, they have characters with disabilities and are the best I've read. Some from this list are not even good...
Jazmin wrote: "My favorite books are not here, they have characters with disabilities and are the best I've read. Some from this list are not even good..."
please add the books you like to the list, Jazmin, so others can find them too.
please add the books you like to the list, Jazmin, so others can find them too.
Jazmin wrote: "My favorite books are not here, they have characters with disabilities and are the best I've read. Some from this list are not even good..."
Thanks, Jazmin! Anyone can add books to this list. All one has to do is go to "Add Books to This List" which is on the top-right of the list itself. For a book to be added, it needs to be in your library, meaning you have it added as a book that you've read, are currently reading, is one that you want to read, or is on some other shelf in your library. Next to each book, there will be a "add book" button, and you can click on it, and it will be added to the list.
As for what books are good or not, that's more based on each reader's personal opinions. What might be "best" for one person may be different from another.
Please add your favorites though! They would be great additions.
Thanks, Jazmin! Anyone can add books to this list. All one has to do is go to "Add Books to This List" which is on the top-right of the list itself. For a book to be added, it needs to be in your library, meaning you have it added as a book that you've read, are currently reading, is one that you want to read, or is on some other shelf in your library. Next to each book, there will be a "add book" button, and you can click on it, and it will be added to the list.
As for what books are good or not, that's more based on each reader's personal opinions. What might be "best" for one person may be different from another.
Please add your favorites though! They would be great additions.
Someone in the "What's the Name of That Book" discussion is looking for a gay romance in which one MC is a cop and the other is a deaf man who was kidnaped, and who used sign language in a video taken by the kidnapers to communicate with the police. Any help? Thanks!
SamSpayedPI wrote: "Someone in the "What's the Name of That Book" discussion is looking for a gay romance in which one MC is a cop and the other is a deaf man who was kidnaped, and who used sign language in a video ta..."
Someone found this book?
Someone found this book?
Aeriel wrote: "SamSpayedPI wrote: "Someone in the "What's the Name of That Book" discussion is looking for a gay romance in which one MC is a cop and the other is a deaf man who was kidnaped, and who used sign language in a video ta..."
Someone found this book?..."
I don't know... Just have a look at the group (What's the Name of That Book???)
Someone found this book?..."
I don't know... Just have a look at the group (What's the Name of That Book???)
Booklovinglady wrote: "Aeriel wrote: "SamSpayedPI wrote: "Someone in the "What's the Name of That Book" discussion is looking for a gay romance in which one MC is a cop and the other is a deaf man who was kidnaped, and w..."
Yep, and no answer. So sad...
Yep, and no answer. So sad...
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are there really that many books under the heading 'gay romance with a character with a disability'???