tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6687586919512262877.post2057363914182575307..comments2023-11-02T06:55:56.790-04:00Comments on Black by Popular Demand: Laura from Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635768536853540300noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6687586919512262877.post-5717113603107614252011-04-27T11:58:38.984-04:002011-04-27T11:58:38.984-04:00"And, by the way, is it necessary to have two..."And, by the way, is it necessary to have two initials if you're a writer of epic fantasy tales? And can I see other hands up besides Mr. Tolkien and Mr. Martin to this question?" - E.E. "Doc" Smith :)<br /><br />I haven't read much of Mr. Martin's work, though the couple of books I did read I enjoyed. However, I have to give the man serious kudos for his response to the rather, um, *slanted* review of the show recently posted by a writer in the New York Times (in which she floats the premise that real women don't read or watch fantasy - what the hell planet is she from!?) - http://grrm.livejournal.com/210874.html<br /><br />I will proudly be a "boy with boobs" and continue enjoying my regular dose of fantasy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com