Iranian Love Stories by Jane Deuxard (illustrated by Deloupy; published by graphic mundi in 2021) I first spotted Iranian Love Stories for sale at the Small Press Expo (SPX). The cover caught my eye, but it was the publisher's representative who informed me "Jane Deuxard" was actually a pseudonym used by two French reporters who … Continue reading Review: Iranian Love Stories
Con Notes: Diversity & Class Systems in Fantasy (NYCC/BookCon 2016)
My con notes are a mix of direct quotes and paraphrasing of key ideas the panelists and/or audience discussed, particularly regarding writing advice and recommended reading lists. This is not meant to be a verbatim transcription of the panel, but rather a summary of key points and takeaways that are attributed where possible. The following … Continue reading Con Notes: Diversity & Class Systems in Fantasy (NYCC/BookCon 2016)
Awards Eligibility
As awards season is upon us, I'd like to bring one work to the attention of those of you who reviewing non-fiction pieces for the Hugo Awards Best Related Work Category. Please consider Women's Space: Essays on Female Characters in the 21st Century Science Fiction Western for the Best Related Work category. Women's Space is … Continue reading Awards Eligibility