Robyn Gigl
@robyngigl.bsky.social
She/her. Attorney & author of BY WAY OF SORROW, SURVIVOR'S GUILT, REMAIN SILENT & NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH featuring Erin McCabe, a transgender criminal defense attorney—write what you know. Been there, done that.
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Our 2nd panel of the day focused on "Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself" with Robyn Gigl, Alex Segura, Deborah J Ledford, & D.M. Rowell sharing their wisdom & experience. #WriteNOWConference #DSWN @alexsegura.bsky.social @robyngigl.bsky.social @dmrowell.bsky.social @djledford.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Our 2nd panel of the day focused on "Doing Justice to Characters Unlike Yourself" with Robyn Gigl, Alex Segura, Deborah J Ledford, & D.M. Rowell sharing their wisdom & experience. #WriteNOWConference #DSWN @alexsegura.bsky.social @robyngigl.bsky.social @dmrowell.bsky.social @djledford.bsky.social
The feeling is mutual, Donna.
September 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The feeling is mutual, Donna.
Thank you for your review.
August 17, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Thank you for your review.
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And Carrie Pestritto is bringing @robyngigl.bsky.social's NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH!
August 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
And Carrie Pestritto is bringing @robyngigl.bsky.social's NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH!
I don't know you, but I know the struggle and how you feel. Hang in there and try to find joy where and when you can. Sending ❤️
July 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I don't know you, but I know the struggle and how you feel. Hang in there and try to find joy where and when you can. Sending ❤️
I'd encourage any trans writer who's into the mystery/crime genre to try. It's not easy. I queried over 120 agents before one said yes. My 1st manuscript never sold. But I'm proof it can be done. We need more trans writers period, but we're certainly underrepresented in the crime/mystery genre.
July 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I'd encourage any trans writer who's into the mystery/crime genre to try. It's not easy. I queried over 120 agents before one said yes. My 1st manuscript never sold. But I'm proof it can be done. We need more trans writers period, but we're certainly underrepresented in the crime/mystery genre.
I agree with your recommendations. Not sure that I totally agree with your theory that the genre is masc coded. While historically true, there are now a lot of good cis female crime writers. I think what's impt. is having a trans character in a story that draws in a broad audience of the genre.
July 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I agree with your recommendations. Not sure that I totally agree with your theory that the genre is masc coded. While historically true, there are now a lot of good cis female crime writers. I think what's impt. is having a trans character in a story that draws in a broad audience of the genre.