Because the male gaze is crippling and demeaning. (That man in the sportscar. I was twelve.) Because the male gaze is a powerful drug, a pure hit. (That black dress, I walked like a goddess in that black dress and those black boots). Because the male gaze is defining. Because the male gaze is self-defining. Because T]he definition of ‘crazy’ in show business is a woman who keeps talking even after no one wants to Read more…
World Fantasy will be in San Antonio this year. This is one of my favorite conventions. It’s considered a working convention for writers and therefore it isn’t quite as packed as WorldCon, which is for fans. There will probably be less cosplay, although I’ve definitely noticed a resurgence of dressing up at conventions. For a long time literary cons didn’t encourage costumes. Now people are putting time and talent into creating beautiful costumes and I’m Read more…
This is what happens when Martin Owton and I have too much time on our hands. Can you guess which entries are his and which are mine? By the way, Martin is working on a new epic fantasy that I can’t wait to read. But for now, you can check out Exile, his first book in his tales of swordsman Aron of Darien. The Diaries of a Homesick Viking Dear Odin, We’ve been blown westward Read more…