Author Archives: Nisi Shawl

Glossophilia

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Nisi Shawl

glossophilia
While at WisCon 33 I was on one panel that wasn’t going to be a panel.  Cultural Appropriation 101 was supposed to be a workshop.  At least, that’s what Programming asked us to do.  But then we only had your normal panel-length time slot of 75 minutes to do it in.
(”We” being myself and Victor […]

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Smile and nod

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Nisi Shawl

smile-and-nod
Some people have said they liked my introduction yesterday.  Good!  Stay with me now.  You love me when I’m angry.
Or anyway, you should.  Especially if you’re white, because the fact that I let you know I am angry, well, that’s me being nice to you.  It’s a sign of trust on my part, a measure […]

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My goodness

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Nisi Shawl

my-goodness
Tempest said introduce myself.  Maybe you already know me.  Or maybe you think you do?  Or maybe not.
I write, and I’ve been writing for decades.  I’m really, really old.  Always have been, ever since I was born.
My earliest memories are of outrage–
I’m in a crib, and I don’t want to be, so I learn how […]

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