#buuza

[did-they-mention-disability]

in the first part of the run(a)way arc of buuza, a character is depicted being wheeled around town in a wheelchair before getting up and carefully tottering down some stairs in order to reach their destination. (the wheelchair is carried down by another member of the group.) they also appear to briefly wheel themselves once they're indoors.

[fionacreates]

Another fantastic Thought Bubble was had. I hosted a panel with Eve Greenwood @evegwood (Inhibit), ND Stevenson @gingerhaze (Nimona) Hamish Steele @hamishsteele (DeadEndia) and Shazleen Khan @shazleen (BUUZA!). And I had a grand time managing the ticket office for the event, busy tho it was!! Managed to see a lot of friends too.

Bring on 2024?

[sweetthingshavesharpteeth]

apparently today is webcomic day (who decides these things?) so i thought i'd highlight some under-appreciated webcomics that i love (they're all queer, because that's always high on the list of what i look for in fiction)

no links, because i want it to show up in the tags, but these are very easy to find with a quick web search

Buuza! by Shazleen Khan is set in an alternate history world with a blend of modern tech and fantasy elements, in an empire based in the arabian peninsula. genre-wise it's slice of life, but several of the characters are also tied up in politics, so it certainly touches on wider drama in the world. the characters are complex and rich, and the worldbuilding is fascinating without detracting from the character-driven narrative.

@twelvefifteencomic by Zelazny, an amazing urban fantasy adventure story set over the course of a single night. this is a fanwork of a music video, of all things, and zelazny has done an amazing job of taking a 3 minute video and expanding it into an engaging and fun story. tw for mentions of (past) suicide. this is complete, but there is apparently a sequel in the works.

Finding Home by @haridraws is a beautiful and at times heartrending slow burn fantasy romance. themes of depression and (past) abusive relationships are an important part of the story, just as fair warning. it is very close to finishing (i've actually read the end because i have the books, and the ending does not disappoint).

White Noise by @thephooka is one of those stories that makes me want to devour every bit of information about the world it is set in (and @tape-hiss does fulfil some of that desire). don't get me wrong, the characters and story are incredibly engaging, but it's rare to see a world so richly imagined. the story itself is about losing everything and finding new things (as well as old things you thought you'd lost), and about liminality, and about making change. the primary antagonists are slavers, so the story does engage repeatedly with the violence of slavery. arc one has just finished, with an epilogue in progress, and a second and final arc is planned.

[alexmooreillustration]

a few details from a ‘little’ bit of fanart for @shazleen‘ magnificent webcomic BUUZA!! if you’re not caught up on this sprawling, slice-of-life epic, you can read it here on tapas- do keep an eye out for the annual crowdfunding campaign though if you like your physical media! BUUZA!! is a comic about found family, diaspora and religion, set in an urban fantasy 90's middle east and central asia featuring an entirely POC and queer cast.

[faintlyminty]

back in my consuming-queer-literature-back-to-back era 😌

[forgetthetimetravel]

K I just learned about this amazing MIDDLE EAST/CENTRAL ASIAN slice of life FANTASY webcomic called BUUZA! and there is a kickstarter goin for some physical rewards including books!

It's FREE TO READ on Webtoons and Tapas

And the art and story are lovely

I havent gotten very far in it yet, but I LOVE the atmosphere the artwork sets up, and the dialogue supports wholeheartedly. Like--

This just needs to be shared.

Go read, go enjoy some diversity, and support if you've got the means!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1179244675/buuza-vol-2-in-the-land-of-spider-silk#

[sibli]

Perfect lunch! #instafood #buuz #food #lunch #buuza #гортанобесие (at Buuza Room) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2O_8BtpGcf/?igshid=d16an23538r1

[sovetique]

👨‍🍳☕😋 National Buryat food — buuza. Fried on the left and steamed on the right. Very tasty! Национальное бурятское блюдо — бууза (поза). Жареная слева, сваренная на пару — справа. Очень вкусно! #buuza #food #tasty #nationalfood #yammy #UlanUde #Buryatia #Russia #бууза #еда #вкусно #УланУдэ #Бурятия #Россия (at Дацан на Лысой горе) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzDFltjigHI/?igshid=vyubs6dbljd7