“Which stars?” “All of them.” “You mean all the stars, in all the galaxies?” “Yes. If he calls for one of them, someone has to know which one he means. Anyhow, they like it; there aren’t many who know them all by name, and if your name isn’t known, then it’s a very lonely feeling.”… Read more »
Madeleine L’Engle
Tu Publishing; Stuff and Things; and, Our Books Are Watching Us Jealously
Via Deborah: Stacy Whitman, freelance editor and Simmons Center for the Study of Children’s Literature grad, is trying to start a new publishing company. Tu Publishing will be “a small, independent multicultural SFF press for children and YA.” A small press devoted to multicultural fantasy/SF — good idea! But — it will only get off… Read more »
Thing 1 and Thing 2; or, Photos from the Tour
At Sirens, in Vail, Colorado, I learned how to wear chain mail and intimidate people. AARRRR! I WILL CRUSH YOU!!! Thanks to Artemis for the photo :o) Moving on, at stop three in the tour — Seattle — my dear friend, secret codename: T. Lovely R., took me to meet the Troll Who Lives Under… Read more »
For Monday, a Quote
“When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability… To be alive is to be vulnerable.” – Madeleine L’Engle In other news, since everyone was so kind a couple of weeks ago when I was tearing my… Read more »
Who’s Up for a Labor Day Rant?
I’ve read a few articles lately and been involved in a few conversations that have gotten me thinking about the topic of audience age. And then, the other day, a wonderful conversation about writing, readership, the “intended audience,” etc. erupted on the blog of Sarah Prineas, the author of The Magic Thief. The conversation is… Read more »