Regarding Transformative Works
In light of ongoing discourse regarding binding of fan works—and in a broader scope, monetization in fandom as a whole—I'd like to take a second to update and restate my transformative works policy, which can always be found on my ao3 profile.
I welcome most transformative works, such as writing inspired by or in the same universe as my stories, translations, handmade bind-ups, art, playlists, etc., and would love to see the results! You do not need to seek individual permissions for these things.
My works are shared freely, and I ask that no aspect of them be monetized, including but not limited to: for-profit fan merch (stickers, prints, apparel, home goods, etc) inspired by my works, commissioned book binding/commercial printing/use of print houses with any of my works, locking access to typesets (or other transformative products of my work) behind subscription paywalls, tips, or otherwise profiting from a product based on my works. In summary: no money should be involved in any capacity whatsoever.
Unfortunately, I am no longer able to answer individual questions about my bookbinding policy in order to preserve my time and energy. My permission is only given to personal use, handmade binds. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Please do not repost my work on other sites or upload onto Goodsreads, Storygraph, or any other sites intended for review of non-fanfiction works.
The above policy reflects that I no longer feel comfortable with allowing any of my works to be commissioned for binding. As such, I ask that any binders currently offering any of my works for commission remove them. This does not affect anyone who wishes to bind my works for themselves or as free gifts (as in, zero exchange of money in any capacity).
I am deeply sorry to those binders conducting themselves ethically and in good faith, and I can't thank you enough for your support of me and my work. And while I don't know if this decision will be a permanent one (this is a nuanced and constantly evolving topic), it is the one I feel most comfortable with at this time.
Above all, I'd like to encourage folks to learn how to bind, typeset, and engage in whatever derivative fandom content interests them the most themselves. Fandom is its most rewarding as a participatory activity, and there are so many ways to do that beyond being an author or an artist. There are facebook groups and google drives freely available with binding resources, typesets, and a community to ask question of and build relationships with.
Fandom is free, and that's a revelation. It is an equitable space of creative consumption with no barriers to entry based on socio economic status, and it's my firm belief and desire that it remains that way.
