Episode 44: Mary Sue
In Episode 44, "Mary Sue," Elizabeth and Flourish discuss Elizabeth's new article of the same name, about self-inserts and perspective characters in fanfiction and beyond. Topics covered include the history of the term "Mary Sue," its use in broader popular culture, imagines and second person fic, roleplaying,…
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