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Resources for writers: Links for reflecting on white privilege and writing the Other
I promised the writers of the Ventura/Santa Barbara SCBWI that I’d post the list of resources I flashed at them at the end of my[…]
What we’re looking for at Tu: Mystery
For the first season, Tu Books focused on science fiction and fantasy. Now that Fall 2011 is acquired and in the midst of editing and[…]
Booklists: Touchstone children’s/YA fantasy and science fiction
I’m working on my talk at the Ventura/Santa Barbara SCBWI Writers’ Day. In preparation for it, I’m doing a personal review of touchstone children’s and[…]
A Is for Anansi, NY Comic Con, and TANKBORN
Last weekend I went to the excellent A Is for Anansi conference at NYU, and met a lot of thoughtful people who want to make[…]
Reader question: What’s an imprint?
Ingrid writes to ask: How exactly does an imprint of a publishing company work? Are imprints more specific in subject matter or is there a[…]
Ursula K. Le Guin: “Why Are Americans Afraid of Dragons?”
I’ve been reading Ursula Le Guin’s collection of essays, The Language of the Night, and found her 1974 essay “Why Are Americans Afraid of Dragons?”[…]
Willow, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways
I’m rewatching a comfort movie from my childhood again, a huge favorite: Willow. Warning: POSSIBLE SPOILERS. Sure, the movie’s 22 years old, but I’m sure[…]
Pre-Robert Jordan epic fantasy book list
I’ve had several topics I’ve been meaning to post on, but I’m afraid this week has been a little busy, filled with good things like[…]
Announcing two books for Tu Books
It’s official! We’ve acquired our first books, and are pushing forward toward more. Hence the reason I’ve had to be so quiet around here–nothing I[…]
Guest post at SFWA.org
I did a guest post at the SFWA site on the difference between YA and middle grade, covering not only the clear delineations of anticipated[…]