Violetta Vane and Catherine Noon blog: m/m worldbuilding and Game of Thrones

Two fantastic posts over at GLBT fantasy fans and writers:

Catherine Noon on World Building m/m style

“In the worlds of fantasy and science-fiction, and all the various permutations of them, one of the single most important elements for the writer to get “right” is the worldbuilding. The readers and viewers expect to be immersed in the worlds the author creates and as much time needs to be given to the development of that world as to the characters themselves.” Read more…

Violetta Vane on Gay Representation in Game of Thrones: the Problem with Renly and Loras.

“I’ve read the first four books of ASOIAF and watched both seasons of Game of Thrones. I’m a fan. That doesn’t mean I’m not also a critic. My enjoyment is tempered with frequent bouts of groaning, hissing, head-shaking, and extending the middle finger at the screen.

Gay representation in Game of Thrones is a fascinating subject, because it’s actually quite groundbreaking to have an explicitly gay relationship in a mainstream, big-budget fantasy. I’m speaking of Renly and Loras.”  Read more…