EP 90: Developing Malka's Sexuality (1): Is She Like a Bodice Ripper Heroine?

In this episode, Tete and I, Fortunus Games, talk about my character, Malka Spitzer, from my graphic novel, "The Book of Joel" (which you can read here: https://www.fortunusgames.com/current-projects).  

Artwork in thumbnail is by me. It's the tarot card of Malka as The Empress: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/9mxVyW  

We talk about the process I went through to develop Joel's sexuality and how it is an integral part of his personality. In particular, we discuss the following and more:  

• How does Malka differ from "bodice ripper" female protagonists? 
• How does Malka view Joel compared to how the "bodice ripper" female protagonists view their male love interests? 
• How does Malka view love, romance, and sexuality? 
• How does Malka's nuanced personality compared to "bodice ripper" personalities and tropes? 
• How does Malka view sexual and emotional fulfillment compared to "bodice ripper" heroines? 
• How is Malka's first impression of Joel? What does she think of men in general, and does she distrust Joel (like most "bodice ripper" women do) when she first meets him when they are children?

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