Great article on Australian female fantasy authors in the Melbourne Age today. (Great photo of Kim Westwood).
If I was American I’d say, ‘You go Girls!’ But since I’m an Aussie I’ll say, ‘Good on yer, mate!’
I think I’ve interviewed all of these writers on my blog. Check out the interview page if you want to know more about them.
In the article Tansy Rayner Roberts says that she thinks science fiction is due for a comeback. Her feeling is that a lot of the trends in reading are being led by Young Adult. You just have to look at the popularity of Harry Potter, Twlight and now the Hunger Games. What do you think?
..”As Sussex puts it, all sorts of hybrids have been created as books leap off shelf categories and ”madly fornicate on the carpet”.” … Quote of the century nominee right there 😉
LOL, very true, Richard!