Episode 14: Alchemised, Manacled, and Fanficton | ACOCAC Podcast

In Episode 14 of A Court of Cortisol and Chaos, we take a thoughtful look at the conversation surrounding Alchemised- a recently published book with origins in fanfiction. We discuss whether we plan on reading it, whether we read Manacled, what this means for fan creators, and how J.K. Rowling’s harmful transphobic views continue to affect both fandom spaces and the publishing world.This episode explores:• The connection and distinctions between Alchemised and Manacled• The ethics of transformative works in fandom• How J.K. Rowling’s rhetoric has reshaped the conversation around fanfiction• Whether or not we plan to read AlchemisedWe approach this discussion with care, compassion, and a commitment to standing with the LGBTQIA+ community.Disclaimer:While we’re discussing fan works inspired by the Harry Potter universe, we do not support J.K. Rowling or her transphobic views.If you’re a trans or nonbinary listener—or someone looking to learn and support—we’ve included resources in the description from organizations doing vital work for the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide:🌈 United States• The Trevor Project — Crisis intervention & suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youthhttps://www.thetrevorproject.org• Trans Lifeline — Peer support hotline run by and for trans peoplehttps://translifeline.org🇨🇦 Canada• Trans Lifeline Canada — Support line available to trans people in Canadahttps://translifeline.org/clarifying-misinformation-about-our-hotline-number/• Egale Canada — Promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion and rightshttps://egale.ca🇬🇧 United Kingdom• Mermaids UK — Support for transgender and gender-diverse youth & familieshttps://mermaidsuk.org.uk• Stonewall — Campaigning for LGBTQIA+ equality across the UKhttps://www.stonewall.org.uk🇸🇪 Sweden• RFSL — The Swedish Federation for LGBTQIA+ Rightshttps://www.rfsl.se/en/• Transammans — Organization supporting trans people and their familieshttps://transammans.seThank you for joining us for this important conversation. However you choose to engage with these works, we encourage compassion, awareness, and active support for the trans community.Trans rights are human rights. Always. 🌈— Adrianna, Amy, Dominique & Lindsay✨ Subscribe for weekly bookish chaos, SJM spirals, and unfiltered friendship.🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode.📌 Follow usTikTok & IG: ACourtofCortisolandChaosListen on Spotify, Apple & more: https://linktr.ee/acourtofcortisolandchaos📌 Listen on Spotify, Apple, & everywhere you get your bookish chaos.Thanks for spiraling with us—now get back to your TBR.

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