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Plagiarism: The Pattern and the Response

Plagiarism: The Pattern and the Response

So, hey, there’s plagiarism. Lots of it this week, too. First, Jenny Trout blogged extensively this week about the many, many similarities between books by m/m romance “author” Laura Harner, and novels by Opal Carew and Becky McGraw. Harner’s statement to The Guardian contained this line, which is still baffling: “…it appears that I may have crossed the line and violated my own code of ethics.” Every time this happens, I cue up Rhianna in … Continue reading Plagiarism: The Pattern and the Response

Book Review

Skye O’Malley by Bertrice Small

Skye O’Malley

When Bertrice Small died a few weeks ago, Courtney Milan said on twitter that she’d never read any of Small’s books, and asked for which one to start with. In about 30 seconds, there were 8 people who suggested Skye O’Malley. I have read some Small before- one for this very website, and I did not like them very much. Adora was not good. But in honor of the giants we stand on, and because … Continue reading Skye O’Malley by Bertrice Small