The first thing to note is that when I wrote Witch Eyes, I did it because I wanted to read something where there was a gay character, and possibly a gay romance, but the book itself wasn't just a "coming out" book, or a "dealing with homophobia" story. Can you tell me about your publication process for that book? How did you deal with those kinds of rejections? Malinda Lo: You've blogged before that you did encounter some homophobic responses when your first novel, Witch Eyes, was out on submission. I invited Scott Tracey to talk about Witch Eyes and its sequels, and his experience with the publishing industry. Though the number of LGBT YA novels has increased significantly in recent years, the number of YA fantasy or science fiction novels with LGBT characters continues to be very small. When he realizes he might have a chance to find out more about his past by going to the town of Belle Dam, Washington, Braden doesn't hesitate - only to be drawn into a feud between two witch dynasties.īut Witch Eyes is not your typical urban fantasy, because Braden is gay, and he falls in love a boy also linked to the feuds. Scott Tracey's first novel, Witch Eyes (2011), is about a teen named Braden possessed with a powerful (and deadly) gift: his witch eyes, which bring him explosive visions.
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