This week we're talking about sex and romance, and their place in SF/F fiction. It's a controversial topic for me because I'm so conflicted on the subject. Do try to remember that a) I think Romance is a legitimate genre b) I respect others' rights to enjoy Romance c) I reserve the right to not like Romance without being branded a gender-traitor, and finally, d) I believe a little romance and/or sex in any story makes it a touch more realistic. Go forth and read, if you dare. LOL.

Oh, and the latest Locus Magazine Roundtable Podcast with Karen Burnham features Teresa R. Frohock and... well... yours truly. Listen to Teresa be wise and intelligent. Listen to my voice squeak. Listen to what happens when I spill a glass of wine all over my desk and then Karen has to edit things out (like me swearing) like the wind. It'll be fun. (I'm really not good at hiding when I'm nervous. Remind me never to play poker. Oh, wait. I hate gambling. Right. ;) )

Lastly, sorry everything has been so promotion oriented lately. New book is coming out and that is the biggest thing happening in my life right now. Hang on for a bit. One day I'll talk about something else. I promise.