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.

Another One of Those

I had a nice post almost complete about the essential corruption of the Washington establishment -- you know, how they're all about staying in office and not about governing. Well, between Earthlink and my antique computer and one of those websites that's overloaded with ads and other frou-fou, it's gone.

However, Hullabaloo has a wonderful series of posts on the politics of it all that should be required reading. In fact, they are. So go do it.

I may be back later, but I have an article to write that is fighting me tooth and nail. Slippery little devil. Fortunately (for a change), I'm not staring a big, mean Deadline in the face.

Tooting My Horn

The latest issue of Green Man Review is up today, including a mini-story by me I'm very pleased with (it starts right after the introduction).

And if you scroll down to the reviews listing, you get to read my three (yes, count 'em, three) reviews of The Books of Magic, a pretty wonderful graphic novel series by Neil Gaiman, John Ney Rieber, and others.

It's an interesting issue anyway -- be sure to read our recommendations on best fantasy/science fiction series.

I've also updated the Epinions listing in the sidebar -- quite a few new yaoi reviews there.