Aspec rep in Wiswell

That is: asexual and aromantic representation in the works of John Wiswell, which is what S.L Dove Cooper interrogates in this month’s subscriber essay. Giving some examples of how readers might find traces and resonances of asexuality and aromantic attitudes in a variety of fiction, Cooper then dives into all three of Wiswell’s novels to date. Examining how aspec characters are portrayed - and why avoiding stereotypes is vital - she shows how authorial intention is important, but is not the sole arbiter for finding that representation.