S&L Podcast - #239 - King Arthur is a Mary Sue
/We wrap up our thoughts about Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey. And we discuss why calling a character a “Mary Sue” has become meaningless and impedes constructive conversation.
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WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Guinness
Veronica: Bulleit Rye
QUICK BURNS
The Very Best Science Fiction And Fantasy Books Of 2015
Trike: Margaret Atwood is writing a graphic novel trilogy, with a main character who is part cat and part bird, named Angel Catbird.
David: Apparently Neil Gaiman is working on a film adaptation of Gormenghast. I'd never heard of this series, but apparently it's one of those classics that impact lots of authors.
Keith: Lev Grossman wrote a guide to The Magicians (TV) for fans of The Magicians (book)
Paul: The EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation), has released their own speculative fiction collection, featuring Bruce Sterling, Cory Doctorow, and more.
Sandra: The Man in the High Castle Season 2 is officially happening.
Sword and Laser Inkshares Contest
BARE YOUR SWORD
Tails of the Apocalypse - Veronica is reading this review copy, loves it so far!
BOOK OF THE MONTH DISCUSSION
Next Month
Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente
Wrap-up Arrows of the Queen
Typos in my edition
An abundance of feminist ideas?
AotQ: A rare negative review?
ADDENDUMS
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