20 June 2017
by skzb
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This last weekend Fourth Street Fantasy Convention took place. At the beginning I made an opening statement that has generated discussion, dispute, and even some hard feelings. I have exactly no interest in perpetuating one of those idiotic feuds or convention … Continue reading
27 February 2017
by skzb
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As long as there is class society in general and capitalism in particular there will be conflict between art and commercialism. How could their not be? In a society in which money is tied to fame and those two things … Continue reading
6 September 2016
by skzb
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I saw the following two tweets go by yesterday: If a marginalized group criticizes a problematic book, you should be listening. You should believe them and actively work not to undermine. and If you aren’t a member of a marginalized … Continue reading
18 February 2016
by skzb
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There is no reliable connection between a writer’s skill and popularity. I mean, I wish there were; it would make things easier. But just when you’re ready to point to writers like [REDACTED] and say, “See? If you’re popular, you suck,” you run … Continue reading
26 October 2015
by skzb
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For those of you not familiar with the work of Paul Simon, sorry, you’ll just have to guess at the tune. For the rest of you, here it is: Fifty Ways to Write a Fight Scene The problem’s all in … Continue reading