Link of the Day: Liz Bourke on (Male) Rape in Epic Fantasy

I’ve got nothing to say about Liz Bourke’s recent post on the topic in the title — at least, not right now (maybe later).  However, I do think she’s raising a damned important question:  why aren’t more male writers dealing with the sexual abuse/rape of male characters in epic fantasies (especially when the sexual abuse/rape […]

Hugo Award: What I Nominated

First, I’d like to request that nobody shoot me for this list.  I know I left some stuff out.  I know I missed things.  Some of that is my fault, but I also blame it on a ridiculous work schedule (teaching five classes is insane).  So, you know, don’t shoot me — do leave a […]