The Links of Al-Rassan Niall SF Links December 20, 2006 Ursula Le Guin on why adults should read children’s fantasy. Also in the New Statesman, Philip Pullman (and a couple of others) on William Blake. Now All Year’s Bests Until The End, courtesy of Jed Hartman. Elizabeth Bear objects to her latest novel being described as slash. Sarah Monette queries current usage of the term more generally. Extensive discussion ensues. Karl Schroeder interviewed at Velcro City. Matt Cheney interviews Juliet Ulman. Jonathan Strahan presents the Coode Street Awards. Not SF, but Making Light links to all of Eddie Izzard’s Mongrel Nation. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like Loading... Related Published by Niall View all posts by Niall Published December 20, 2006