And new champeen!

[rolanni]

Macmillan wins, via Teleread, who has it from Boing-Boing.

Money quote: . . .we will have to capitulate and accept Macmillan’s terms because Macmillan has a monopoly over their own titles. . .

Um, what?

No, never mind. I'm very, very tired of both combatants, now.

"I'm a victim!"

"No, I'm a victim!"

"Mom! He's looking at me!"

And these are the people who control the paychecks of writers.


Edited to add: Scalzi does the weekend wrap-up

Comments

Re: Silver Lining

[mbarker.livejournal.com]

Psst? While I adore Fledgling and Saltation, you might also want to take a look at the Agent of Change series -- which is kind of the core. Start with Agent of Change or Conflict of Honors, then follow the clan through Carpe Diem, Plan B, I Dare, and many, many short stories. Good reading ahead!

Re: Silver Lining

[dellaster.livejournal.com]

mbarker, are you suggesting I put aside Fledgling and start my reading with the Agent of Change sequence? I haven't had a chance yet to dig into the book, only up to about chapter five, so it's not to late to switch to the earlier books if that will give me a better experience.

Re: Silver Lining

[mbarker.livejournal.com]

I think you'll do fine with Fledgling and Saltation. I'm biased, I started with the Agent of Change sequence years ago. Depends on what you're interested in, I guess. How can I say this without spoilers? The Agent of Change sequence is kind of the main history, while Fledgling/Saltation introduces a part of the history that is a little off to the side... until it runs into it? They're all great stories, but somewhat different in emphasis? I guess it really depends on what kind of story you like. If you're enjoying Fledgling, go with it! And you'll want the others, too :-)

Re: Silver Lining

[dellaster.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'll just continue on with the novel I have, then see about the others if I like what I've read.