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Miscellaneous linkspam for a Sunday morning
"The New Autistic Muppet Could Save People Like Me A Lifetime Of Pain". [Sarah Kurchak at The Establishment]
"Are Straight Women Okay?" [Autostraddle] "But a stroll down the “his and hers” retail section will still have me on some Family Feud Steve Harvey levels of disbelief. [...] When you further investigate this phenomenon, as I did, things get ( Read more... ) -
A general update
--I keep meaning to post various things here, but then I'm either not at the computer, or if I am, I'm also in a "stare blankly at the screen rather than stringing words together" mode ( Read more... ) -
Linkspam: fannish/geeky, writing/SFF, misc.
Fannish/Geeky Things
"The Fansplaining Definitions Survey". "This project is a production of the Fansplaining podcast, which is run by Elizabeth Minkel and Flourish Klink. You can learn more about us at fansplaining.com. We're not academics and this is not an academic survey, but we do strive to discuss and learn more about fandom in general. (We' ( Read more... ) -
(US) Political linkspam
I have to admit I'm glad to not be posting nearly as much US-centric political stuff, although I'm still reading and RTing a fair bit (and more than is comfortable for my anxiety). But here are some of the best pieces I've read over the past couple of weeks. ( 8 links ) -
Linkspam: fannish/geeky, misc.
Fannish/Geeky Things
Most of you who'd be interested probably know that seanan_mcguire has a Patreon, but if you've at any point considered joining up and haven't for whatever reason (unless the reason is adequate funds, which this won't help with), you may be interested to know that her April Patreon story is going to be an Aeslin mice (InCryptid) POV piece.
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Monday morning mishmash post
--Happy equinox! Nova Scotia is welcoming spring with a predicted few days (including yesterday and today) of snow and freezing rain. Whee! (
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Misc. linkspam
Want free "Fight Fascism" stickers?
Or do you need pronoun stickers for event badges?
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Linkspam: fannish/geeky, writing/SFF, social justice (all from The Establishment), cute
Fannish/Geeky Things
"Atomic Blonde Is the Next Best Thing to a Female Bond".
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a feminist parable for everyone - including me". [Anthony Stewart Head at The Guardian]
"Ms. Marvel: 15 Reasons Why Kamala Khan Needs A Movie". [CBR]
Here's a spoilery-for-season 1 interview with The Good Place's creator, talking about ( Read more... ) -
Linkspam: fannish/geeky, writing/SFF, misc.
Fannish/Geeky Things
Signups are open for SSR Confidential, the Agent Carter fanworks exchange.
"Take an emotional, 17-year journey through Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine hairstyles".
Writing/SFF
Humble Bundle is currently offering a women of sci-fi and fantasy ebook bundle.
"My Alien Family: Writing Across Cultures in Science Fiction". [Becky ( Read more... ) -
Home again
We were away for a few days. Now we're home. It was a good time with good friends, but I'm very glad to be home to our own bed and our own shower and our cats. (Especially the cats. I think I may have missed them more than usual for some reason.)
Vacation mode didn't survive much past getting in the door.
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