- Erik Sofge questions the moral universe at the heart of Dungeons and Dragons. I can’t speak to his main point, but I will say that the whole Focus on Killing Stuff thing is a big part of why I find so many video games disappointing.
- Perhaps less controversially, Charlie Stross roles up D&D characters for the presidential contenders.
- Pub owner bans "Danny Boy" for the month. Good move!
- An interesting take on the literary fraud phenomenon. And Liz B has one too, coining the apt term "Mary Sue Memoirs."
- Justine Musk has a good post on some reasons why Hollywood produces so much retread crap.
- The Clarke Award shortlist is announced; dead excited to see The Carhullan Army get some love and a YA novel included. Love Sarah Hall’s reaction in the Guardian. Also, that the Guardian has reactions!
- Evil Monkey’s Beginner Writing Tips.