The (s)Word Slinger

The (s)Word Slinger

Share this post

The (s)Word Slinger
The (s)Word Slinger
A gloriously queer 19th-century novel

A gloriously queer 19th-century novel

Get ready for #BiWeek next week!

Maria Alexander's avatar
Maria Alexander
Sep 12, 2023
∙ Paid

Share this post

The (s)Word Slinger
The (s)Word Slinger
A gloriously queer 19th-century novel
Share
Rosette admits both d’Albert & “Theodore” to her bedroom

As some of you know, I’m utterly obsessed with Julie d’Aubigny, aka La Maupin, the French 17th-century swordswoman and opera star who was bisexual and gender fluid. (And deadly — did I mention deadly?) This obsession has brought me to write a YA historical fantasy about her that’s tentatively title…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The (s)Word Slinger to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Maria Alexander
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share