Apex Arab Muslim Issue

Well, we've been doing deconcstructionism for a while, so let's do some constructionism.

If you've not been paying attention to the events surrounding Wiscon and Elizabeth Moon, this will come out of left field for you. I'll briefly summarize. Elizabeth Moon said some anti-Islamic things which eventually helped the Wiscon con committee to decide to rescind her guest of honor status.

And I've already focused on that.

And then, Cathrynne Valente, who edits Apex put together a special Arab Muslim issue.

This is usually the point where I pull in some experience or commentary. But in this case, I'm going to pull in some guest commentary from Amal El-Mohtar, who speaks to this with authority and grace (and gorgeous analogy).

I am happy that this happened, and happy that it says something positive about the growth and appreciation of diversity in fantasy. For today, any way, we've got win.

Thanks to all of the lyrical writers, the staff, and Apex for making this happen. Go forth, read, and enjoy.

Catherine

Mirrored from Writer Tamago.

NaNoWriMo, Why Can’t I Quit You?

More NaNoWriMo round up, with reactions to Laura Gilman.

Carolyn Kellogg at the Los Angeles Times

goodconceited rounds up some posts.

The discussion continues.

Catherine

Mirrored from Writer Tamago.

Me, Reading at Icon

An FYI for all of you making a pilgrimage to Iowa this weekend. You might be, because Cory Doctorow is the guest of honor.

I will be reading at Icon in Cedar Rapids at 11:30 a.m. I'll be reading the opening scenes of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 from the troll book, the scenes that introduce teenage troll heart throbs Grant and David Heierdahl, and their friend Hild. Also, I am not penitent about making fun of urban fantasy faerie books, which Hild really likes.

Catherine

Mirrored from Writer Tamago.