News

Harassment at science fiction conventions — what con committees should do about it

Lately several science fiction and fantasy authors have been discussing the ongoing problem of sexual harassment at science fiction conventions. A lot of women authors and fans have experienced harassment of varying levels of disturbance, from annoying to creepy to chilling; at least one male author has suffered harassment as well. (And as bad as it is for female attendees to be taken seriously when they complain of sexual harassment, it may be even worse Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago

Readers review The Unexpected Miss Bennet

Here are a few kind words that reviewers and readers have said about The Unexpected Miss Bennet.   From a commenter on Lauren Willig’s blog: I’m reading a new release through for the second time for the pure joy of it: The Unexpected Miss Bennet by Patrice Sarath. It is one of the very BEST P & P sequels I have ever read and my review will be posted on Nov 30th on a neighboring Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago

Author with book

I  was chatting with my father-in-law who was here for Thanksgiving and we were talking about books and writing. He didn’t ask the question, “why do you write?” but the answer came  up anyway. “It’s a little bit of immortality,” I said. (Note: Children are too of course; my friend calls her son her genetic legacy, and it’s true — that lure to reproduce has as much to do with immortality on a cellular level Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago