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If you would like a fiery discussion about the Hugos, please see my tag on pinboard, containing all the passionate Hugo discourse you've ever wanted! Here, instead, I want to talk about my perspective as a new fan to this process. I'm almost tempted to not count my participation last year, because I missed all the verbal fireworks due to other professional obligations. This year has been a different matter. Read more... )
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Today I am over at Fantasy Cafe, taking part in Kristen's Women in SF&F Month. Seriously, look at this line up:


My post is here and includes LIST MAKING, featuring: LADIES. I know I love a good list and I'm not alone, so you can just skip the tl;dr and feels if you want, scroll to the bottom and click the link for recommending ten of your favorite SF/F books by ladies. :D (I also wouldn't scoff at a signal boost, let's say. If by "wouldn't scoff" we mean "jump for joy", that is.)

(Seriously, list making. Why so addicting?)

eta: if you are the tumbling sort, the post is also here
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The first series of 'Once Upon a Time' finished in the UK while I was away in Canada. After catching up I'm here as vaguely promised on Twitter to talk about all things Time related, but mostly about Regina the new female sociopath of my heart:

Regina


Spoilers for the first series of 'Once Upon a Time'.  )

Further Reading

'Once Upon a Time' team: We show women who aren't afraid of power
The Evolution of Snow White
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