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Derek Schmitz

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in Birmingham, AL, The United States

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https://derekschmitz.com

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Crime, Romance, Philosophy

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Derek Schmitz is a disabled, queer, nonbinary (pronouns they/them) teenage self-published author based in Alabama. They began writing at a young age and have been writing ever since. They dove deep into the writing world as they wrote Camden's Secret, the thrilling spy novella, and learned what it's like to write and work with others through the publication process. After publishing Camden's Secret, they wanted to write their idea of a perfect romance, one that includes their disabilities, into existence. Thus, Sevan: A Gay, Disabled Teen Romance was born.

When they’re not writing, you can find them advocating for the disability and queer communities on Twitter (@derekischmitz) and their blog, snuggled up in bed reading while wearing grippy ...more

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	Sevan by Derek Schmitz (Goodreads Author), Meg Kline (Editor), Kaliane Faye (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Health Literacy in Relation to the Usage of Websites and Other Online Media and Resources by Derek Schmitz (Goodreads Author), Stephanie Oliver it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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My friend T is a trans disabled person unable to find consistent employment and in need of support to seek safety and cover bills. Anything sent to me labeled “T” will get to them:

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The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants

by Orlando Ortega-Medina (Goodreads Author)

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Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist

by Judith Heumann

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