S&L Podcast - #239 - King Arthur is a Mary Sue

We wrap up our thoughts about Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey. And we discuss why calling a character a “Mary Sue” has become meaningless and impedes constructive conversation.  

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WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?    

Tom: Guinness    
Veronica: Bulleit Rye
    
QUICK BURNS
    
The Very Best Science Fiction And Fantasy Books Of 2015
    
Trike: Margaret Atwood is writing a graphic novel trilogy, with a main character who is part cat and part bird, named Angel Catbird.
    
David: Apparently Neil Gaiman is working on a film adaptation of Gormenghast. I'd never heard of this series, but apparently it's one of those classics that impact lots of authors.    
    
Keith: Lev Grossman wrote a guide to The Magicians (TV) for fans of The Magicians (book)
    
Paul: The EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation), has released their own speculative fiction collection, featuring Bruce Sterling, Cory Doctorow, and more.
    
Sandra: The Man in the High Castle Season 2 is officially happening.
    
Sword and Laser Inkshares Contest
    
BARE YOUR SWORD
    
Tails of the Apocalypse - Veronica is reading this review copy, loves it so far!
    
BOOK OF THE MONTH DISCUSSION    
    
Next Month    

Radiance by Catherynne M. Valente    
    
Wrap-up Arrows of the Queen    
    
Typos in my edition
    
An abundance of feminist ideas?
    
AotQ: A rare negative review?
        
ADDENDUMS    
    
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