An Important Message from Peter S. Beagle

Those of you who are familiar with fantasy literature -- and perhaps even those of you who are not -- will recognize the name of Peter S. Beagle, author of some of the most memorable works in the genre, starting with A Fine and Private Place. Beagle is currently suing his former manager and business partner, Conor Cochran. Now, Cochran is claiming co-authorship of Beagle's work. Peter has a statement on the subject which you can read here.

I urge you to do so.

Culture Break: Jorie Graham reads "Later in Life"

Jorie Graham is one of the more amazing poets I've run across, although not the best reader of her work. (Which seems to be a trait of poets, unless they've also been trained as actors.)

If you run across a copy, pick up her collection The Dream of a Unified Field -- it's a retrospective collection, but also an excellent introduction to her work. Some riveting stuff in there.