- The wonderful Cynthia Leitich Smith on paying it forward and supporting new voices. This is such a great post, and from someone who truly practices this. I am so grateful for all Cyn's–and everyone else's–support this crazy debut year (and throughout my writing life). It has made a world of difference. And I try to pay back that karma whenever I can. Love y'all.
- Terri Windling has a big holiday print sale going on. These make great presents–for yourself or for someone else. We have several of Terri's pieces, and looking at them never fails to make me happy.
- Justine Musk has a brilliant post on process over perfection, and the power risking imperfection can bestow.
- Gillian Berry offers a report on a recent YA panel on gender in YA fantasy.
- Agent Michael Bourret on the changing YA/children's NYT bestseller lists.
- TCM's video tribute to movie professionals who passed away in 2012. We lost some greats this year.
- Austin Kleon's year in reading; full of interesting stuff. I just started the David Byrne book.
- Tansy Rayner Roberts rounds up some more gender and historical accuracy in fantasy-related posts.
- And over at the Midnyte Reader you can read all about Libba's and my event at Oblong Books and win signed goodies. Go forth and enter.