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If you search for news about Roanhorse and her book, an article written by members of a Diné writers collective usually pops up.https://newsmaven.io/indiancountrytod...
They are extremely critical. Since Roanhorse is not of Diné ancestry, she does not have the authority or experience to write about our people and culture. To do so is cultural appropriation, the act of taking and using things from a culture that is not your own.
They also mention Tony Hillerman, whose books continue to profit off Navajo culture and stories without shame.
They don't seem to leave much room for discussion. I imagine it must be pretty difficult for Roanhorse to receive acclaim from the SF&F community, but contempt from some members of the Native American community. I'm not sure how I would deal with that.
Ironically, her Hugo-winning short story "Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience" is a parable about appropriation.
I think it's difficult to argue that writers must have the correct DNA in order to tell a story, but I don't know enough about Diné religion to know if Roanhorse crossed a boundary that she shouldn't have.
S&L Murderbot fans can enjoy the cover reveal and read a much too brief excerpt of the forthcoming full-length novel, Network Effect by Martha Wells, over at io9https://io9.gizmodo.com/weve-got-the-...
Trike wrote: "Quick, someone read all the Contemporary Fantasy books and give us a breakdown on the use of swords!"Here's a Goodreads list to start with
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/5...
LOL. I don't read Marvel comics, but I've been in our Marvel-saturated environment long enough now, that when you point it out, I can see the similarities. The second book was enjoyable but not stellar. I'll read the next book in the series when it comes out.
I preordered Orphan Black: The Next Chapter a few weeks ago. Pretty cool that Tatiana Maslany reads the S&L ad. Can we get her to make a new intro for the podcast with the voice of a clone? Maybe we can vote on the clone! Which clone should voice a S&L intro?Sarah
Cosima
Alison
Helena
Rachel
Krystal
Other
[We need a Roberator to create a poll ;-)]
Trike wrote: "Swords in Contemporary/Urban Fantasy: Based on what I’ve read, it doesn’t seem they’re that common unless I’ve somehow missed entire swaths of books. (Which is entirely possible, given the..."Swords in urban fantasy seem pretty common. Several of Harry Dresden's companions live and die by the sword. Kate Daniels never goes anywhere without Slayer. Maybe they seem plentiful because the authors are prolific.
But my favorite urban fantasy blade is Ray Lilly's ghost knife.
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Trike wrote: "Just so you know that you heretics will be rounded up when the revolution comes."Hell no, we won't go!
Trike wrote: "the Southwest has got them there rattlers. They’re no joke, bucko."Welcome to New Mexico.
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I misidentified the pueblo. Black Mesa is home to San Ildefonso Pueblo (P'ohwhóge Owingeh). Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan Pueblo) is further north. I think Roanhorse is of Ohkay Owingeh heritage.
Hmmm. Ok, I looked at your spoiler and read some more athttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locatio...
More or less the same place
Tassie Dave wrote: "Am I the only one that smiles every time "Black Mesa" is mentioned?"
San Ildefonso Pueblo (P'ohwhóge Owingeh) is at the base of Black Mesa in New Mexico. I drove by every weekday for years on the way to work.
It's a game too? ;-)
Apparently today is National Read a Book Day...https://nationaltoday.com/national-re...
but I thought every day was national read a book day.
Trike wrote: "Dara wrote: "Trike wrote: "“On second thoughts, throwing myself out the window of a skyscraper may not have been the best idea.” — The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t with Her Mind, Jackso..."I read it a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it. It's the first of a series apparently.
Short Stories: 26/24Graphic Novels: 13/24
Laser: 18/30
Sword: 30/30
Met Sword goal but way behind on Laser goal. I apologize to Tom for being a slacker.
I took a break from fiction, binged the second season of Mindhunter on Netflix, then read Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit by John Edward Douglas and now I'm going to run screaming back to fiction.
Disney+ is spinning up and this weekend it's possible to subscribe at a good discount (saving 33%) if you're willing to create a Disney account, join D23, and pay for three years of Disney+ in advance.Info at https://d23.com/disney-plus-exclusive...
With the Disney back catalog, the MCU, and Star Wars, it seems like there is something for everyone to stream and I might go ahead and do this.
Trike, we're here to help. Here are links to several versions of Bohemian Rhapsody that will be help you record your song...Bohemian Rhapsody instrumental version (no lyrics, no vocals)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLz7v...
Bohemian Rhapsody karaoke version (lyrics, no vocals)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muuq5...
Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Video, vocals, no lyrics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rU...
Trike's lyrics
Mama, just went to space
Put a helmet on my head
Looked around, the crew is dead
Mama, trip had just begun
But now they’ve gone and floated all away
...
I see a little silhouette-o of a Lem
Stanislaw, Stanislaw, will you do the Fandango?
Waterworld and fighting, very very frightening me!
Oh, Solaris! Oh, Solaris!
Oh Solar -ar -ar -ar -aris!
Stanislaw has a planet put aside
For me!
(For me!)
For meeeee!
(Guitar solo)
Or maybe Tanya will see this and save you ;-)
Trike wrote: "WHY YOU NO SING MY SONG?"Because we all want to hear you sing it!
