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GRRM: Melantha, Done Right At Last

The Guardian: 'Women are better writers than men': novelist John Boyne sets the record straight
Male authors are always pronouncing their own brilliance – or boasting about not reading books by women. So, after a lifetime of writing and attending literary festivals, John Boyne would like to get something off his chest …

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Comments

[yourlibrarian]

Like any generalization there are exceptions, but besides being an amusing read I think Boyne does a good job in supporting his POV. And the perspective on the discrimination women face is very timely. I recall a statement which attributed a lot of the success of 50 Shades of Grey to its cover, as opposed to the typical romance fare. While I can't imagine anyone arguing that it was well written, it does speak to the point of how having control over your own work can make a great deal of difference in how it's perceived.

[elisi]

I recall a statement which attributed a lot of the success of 50 Shades of Grey to its cover, as opposed to the typical romance fare.
Mmm, yes, very good point. Did you read GRRM's post? Ties in with the same thing. (Cover art work and what it uses to sell...)

[lynnenne]

Richard Branson actually sued the NHS?

That is a greedy and stupid PR move.

[elisi]

Yes, yes he did. The mind boggles.