Authors behaving badly. Readers retaliating. This is why we can’t have nice things? Like a viable feedback loop that helps writers grow and readers get better books for their money?
Art and Monsters – On Marion Zimmer Bradley and Not Looking Away
Do not be part of issuing passes for “exceptional people” who rape and abuse children. People all around Marion Zimmer Bradley did just that.
“Women’s Fiction” – A Sign or an Answer to Sexism in the Book Industry?
Novelist Joanne Harris finds her books labelled “women’s fiction” frustrating. Why do these labels exist – a perspective from a lesbian writer in a small market.
The Colorful Bay Area Community of Car Pool
Shay Sumoto became my first scientist, born of a strong desire to have more lesbians in my books who weren’t behind typewriters. I also wanted to create a character who was facing hard times and had made difficult choices.
An Evening with Jewel in Dallas Sept 10!
It will be dandy to return to the bountiful hospitality of Texas next week for the Jewel Lesbian Fiction Book Club! The meetings are legendary for their warm welcome and engaging discussions.