Category Archives: Books

Another interview with Cora, some indie publishing links, Channel 4 occupies Alan Moore, more on gender in SFF and Downton Abbey saves traditional publishing

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Cora

First of all, I am interviewed at the Indie Book Lounge today, so head on over and check it out. If you want to read some of my past interviews, they are archived at the Interviews page. I’ve also got … Continue reading →

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Taste Hierarchies and Genre Talk

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Cora

My post on morality in fantasy really seems to have struck a chord, because I’ve been getting a lot more hits than usual in the past two days. Black Gate Theo (does he have an actual surname?) also responded. Needless … Continue reading →

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Morality in Fantasy – 2012 Edition

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Cora

Apparently, we’re having yet another discussion about moral ambiguity and nihilism in (epic) fantasy. Well, it’s been almost a year since the last one, so the subject is probably due again. Plus, last year’s discussion coincided with a juicy political … Continue reading →

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Linkdump for a Stormy Thursday

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Cora

Today was the first day of school after the winter holidays and students and staff were welcomed back by the worst storm of the winter so far. I’m actually surprised that they did not cancel school or at least the … Continue reading →

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Gender Roles and Gender Role Reversal in Fiction and Television

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Cora

YA writer Mette Ivie Harrison discusses gender masquerades and gender role reversal using the TV show The Mentalist as an example. I’ve been watching the show, but I have to confess that I never noticed the gender role reversal between … Continue reading →

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An interview with Cora, the end of the singularity and the popularity of teen dystopias

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Cora

I don’t have a whole lot to say today, at least not here. But head over to the blog of historical fiction writer J.R. Tomlin where I’m interviewed today and talk about writing and researching historical fiction among other things. … Continue reading →

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The e-book price wars, gendered toys and NASCAR hates breastfeeding

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Cora

Over at the Pegasus Pulp blog, I have a post entitled “2011 – Year of the Indie”. The subject should be rather obvious. Kristine Kathryn Rusch has an insightful post about the realities of the post Christmas e-book sales rush … Continue reading →

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End of the Year Linkdump

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Cora

I just got a nice surprise, when I noticed that Rites of Passage had gotten a five star review at Amazon.com. I checked the listing for a totally unrelated reason and saw it was there. And when you google “Buhlert”, … Continue reading →

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Christmas reading, writing and selling

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Cora

Boxing Day was largely uneventful. My Mom made something tasty with tiger prawns, tomato, olives and feta cheese for lunch. My parents went for a walk this afternoon, but I stayed in. The weather didn’t really inspire me to go … Continue reading →

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50% off Pegasus Pulp books at OmniLit/AllRomance ebooks

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Cora

Like I promised, Christmas photos will be coming later tonight. However, for now I interrupt your regular scheduled holiday programming for a special announcement: OmniLit/AllRomance ebooks are currently running a two day Christmas sale and offer 50% off all e-books … Continue reading →

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