One linkpost, one heart

[dolorosa_12]

*dusts off blog*

It's been a while. Have some links.

Sadly, the comments on this excellent essay by Judith Tarr about the invisible older women in SFF completely prove her point.

Kate Elliott talks about the historical inspirations and influences on her YA novel Court of Fives. There's a giveaway underway there too.

Tansy Rayner Roberts is starting a new series on 'SF Women of the Twentieth Century'. (A nice counterpoint to Tarr's article, perhaps.)

Athena Andreadis: 'Note to Alien Watchers: Octopuses are Marvelous, but Still Terrestrial'.

A Complete Oral History of Bring It On. Yes, really.

'What To Expect When You’re Expecting A Changeling: Forum Names On Message Boards For First-Time Mothers Of Changelings'. I love it.

I am resolutely avoiding the inevitable Hugos drama this weekend by spending the entire time on holiday and without internet access. I hope those of you who are in Spokane, or will be following the awards live online, are well fortified against Puppy-related nastiness.

Comments

[hunningham]

Oh god, the comments on that Tarr post are so depressing. We've got "I see no problem, so there is no problem" and "I have recently read a book by a woman" and "everyone loves Ursula Le Guin". I stopped reading; it was just same-old, same-old.

[dolorosa_12]

I know, right? They appeared like clockwork. It's like shouting into a void.