Photo by Mireyah Wolfe Photography*(link site)
About
Ren Basel (they/them/their) is an independent media researcher, author, and artist who resides in North Florida, USA.
The Queen of Cups
A mysterious woman known only as The Oracle resides on the seashore, blessing ships and telling fortunes for those who can pay her price. For new-made ship captain Theo Marinos, the price is higher than it first seems.If Theo has any hope of surviving their ship’s first voyage, they must trust not just in The Oracle, but in themself–for the journey is long, and the ocean’s tests are many.
Now In Production
Horsin' Around in a Gay Way: A Queer Analysis of BoJack Horseman
A video essay breaking down queer themes in the Netflix animated series from creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg.
Completed Essasys
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Commissions
Pay me to write a short essay about a prompt of your choice!Provide me a topic related to my areas of interest, and I'll share my expertise, opinions, and insights. My areas of interest/expertise include speculative fiction (sci-fi/fantasy), fiction writing, television & film studies, media censorship, animation, and pop/fandom culture.Note: You choose the topic, not the angle. You can't pay me to write any amount on the topic "why Ren's favorite thing is actually bad" or "why Ren's least-favorite politician is actually a superhero." I reserve the right to refuse any commission for any reason, with money refunded where necessary. I retain full credit and ownership of my writing--meaning I don't do homework and I don't do ghostwriting.$25 USD for 500 words. Longer pieces priced at $0.05 USD per word--for example, $50 for 1,000 words or $75 for 1,500 words.Payment processed via PayPal or Venmo. Final product will be cross-posted on my tumblr blog and Patreon page, with other platforms as I see fit.Examples of my work can be found at this link.Email me at renniequeer@gmail.com to commission today!
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