Race in “The Women Men Don’t See”
So, two years after writing what has been far and away one of the most popular things I’ve written on …
Tag Archives: feminist science fiction
The heavy centre
I was playing around with writing a piece for today on James Tiptree, Jr., and ethical literary fabrications, in response …
Some opening thoughts on race in (and as) science fiction dystopia(s)
I have a feeling that this is going to turn into a longer essay one day soon. Setting down some …
Four years in a world without Octavia Butler.
A year ago today I wrote a tribute to Octavia Butler on the anniversary of her death. I’m presenting it …
Me, elsewhere
Six posts in one! Here are the posts I’ve been writing that haven’t been cross-posted here. From Feministe: This is …
Bookclubbing
I wanted to direct your attention to a new feminist bookclub of radical readers started by frau sally benz. It’s …
Review: “The Women Men Don’t See” by James Tiptree, Jr.
In honour of the 94th anniversary of Alice Sheldon’s birth, which was a few days ago, here is a review/analysis …
Feminist science fiction blogging: James, Raccoona and Alice
Over the next couple of weeks I’m running a feminist science fiction series. It’s not quite as fantabulous as I …
It’s time for a Racefail update!
You may recall my post of a few weeks ago summarising recent events in SF fandom. It started off as …
Octavia E. Butler died three years ago today
Edit: io9 linked this post. Welcome to all the readers coming in. If you’d like to read more of my …
About the FSF fandom explosion over race
Progressive fantasy and science fiction fandom – particularly on LiveJournal – has had a tumultuous few weeks in what is …
My reading list for the next little while
Life of Pi by Yann Martel. It’s gorgeous so far. Won the 2002 Booker Prize, so I’m sure it’ll continue …
