I’m Reading: June 2014 (Week One)
The title tells you want you need to know. Here’s are the physical books I’m reading: And here are the ebooks I’m poking at: And here’s what I’m reading for my new Mass Market Paperback Bingo feature: Why did I pick this book from the suggestions? I realized that my “I’m Reading” pile is heavily […]
Link of the Week: On Gender Disparities and Criticism in SF/F (from Natalie Luhrs)
The other day, Natalie Luhrs of Radish Reviews posted a compelling Twitter discussion about the different ways in which men and women are treated in sf/f when they criticize some aspect of he genre. It is a must read: [View the story “Community, Support, & Speaking Out” on Storify]
RIP: Jay Lake
If you haven’t heard yet, Jay Lake passed away this morning. Most of us who were paying attention to his struggle with cancer knew this day was coming, especially after his latest (experimental?) treatment resulted in his entrance into hospice care. Regardless, learning of his passing still came as a shock to me, as I’m […]
In Response to a Bad Argument About SF/F, Racism, etc.
If you haven’t seen Damien Walter’s piece on diversity and vocal opposition to it in SF/F, you’ll probably want to read it for context. One of the loudest voices in the comments section is a fellow who calls himself Fail Burton (I assume he’s a he, but I could be wrong — looked on his […]
Criticism Does Not Equal Bullying (or, What Bullying Means to Me)
(Update regarding comments: if you’re here to leave a flippant comment about the issue in question, it is unlikely to get through. Either engage or move on. This is likely to become my comment policy from now on because I really don’t have patience for people who want to treat my comments section as if […]
Video Found: Women in SF (part three) w/ Karen Lord, Stephanie Saulter, and Naomi Foyle
No introduction needed. You can see the previous two parts here. Enjoy!