RWI Magic Contests After much consideration, RWI regretfully announces the MTM Published Author Contest has been cancelled. All monies and books received from entrants will be returned as soon as possible. We have heard and understood the issues raised, and will take those concerns into consideration should the chapter elect to hold contests in the [...]

Heidi Cullinan ~ Nowhere Ranch From: Loose Id RWA Shouldn’t Be in the Business of Discrimination

From: Brian Keene ~ DORCHESTER: Keeslar Out, Trade Paperback Line In Doubt Another source tells me that the company’s trade-paperback line is in trouble and that “it is doubtful it will continue.” Other sources close to the situation tell me it is their opinion that the owners “are looking to liquidate as much as they [...]

From: Xtra! ~ Dan Savaged By Glitter Before Vancouver Talk Queer activists have historically used glitter-bombing as a tactic against conservative politicians and high-profile anti-gay bigots, Vancouver protester Lavender Menace notes. Asked if she lumps Savage in with such people, she says people have different ways of contributing to oppressive systems. “Savage is taking on [...]

What does “a gay man who isn’t defined by his sexuality” even mean? It means the gay character is not in the book or on the screen to simply get AIDS and die to provide cheap sentimentality or do the ladies hair or choose their dress for them. It means the gay character is being [...]

From: Queerty ~ OPINION: Stop Glitter-Bombing Dan Savage. He’s Not the Enemy Sure I disagree with some of his opinions. That’s what opinions are for. And I’m not going to argue he’s is the perfect spokesman for the movement: Some of his antics—like re-branding Santorum or licking doorknobs to get Gary Bauer sick—are just a [...]