In celebration of Independent Bookstore Day and inspired by a recent debate on the interwebs, I’ve compiled some thoughts on the role of bookstores: how they are (and aren’t) changing, the conflicts between profit and discovery, physical versus online sales, and their future. STOCKING WHAT SELLS VS PROMOTING NEW VOICES
THE VALUE OF BOOKSTORES AND DISCOVERY PART 1: READER EDITION Read Post »
In writing, you are told to say, “Yes, BUT”. In improv, you are told to say, “Yes, AND.” I think we all need a bit more of the latter in our real lives right now. ~~ “Yes, the character gained invisibility, BUT now she is blind and begins to freeze to death because the sun’s
We Need More “Yes AND” and less “Yes BUT” Read Post »
I found myself in a number of conversations at WorldCon where persons were seeking my advice or thoughts on their writing, or seeking advice of a group in which I sat, and would say some variation on: “People seem to have a problem with me calling it Warrior Wanda the Space Slut. But I mean
Why I Talked to Word Sluts at WorldCon Read Post »
I see two major conversation streams in my world converging here: Diversity in fiction, and our current political circus. Diversity in fiction is about many things, but one of those is that it allows us to experience lives unlike our own, and through that experience gain a deeper understanding of people who are different from
When Worlds Collide: Diversity in Fiction vs Drumpf Read Post »
It’s that time again! You want great fantasy and science fiction? Help support the development of future writers. Knock knock. Hello. My name is Randy Henderson. I’m asking for donations to Clarion West, a totally awesome intensive writing workshop for speculative fiction that has been called a “boot camp for writers.” BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE.
Clarion West Write-a-Thon 2015 Edition Read Post »
I haven’t weighed in on Tempest’s challenge because others said what I would have said quite well. But this morning as I read yet another bit of concern over it, I realized that many people who are reacting to it are writers (and many who are reacting negatively are white male writers who fear this
Reading Tempest’s Challenge as a Writer Read Post »