Card, like Tolkien, will be remembered long after Tor & Mainstream Publishers, the Dragon Awards, Gaiman, Martin, Scalzi, and Fandom are forgotten and become dust.
The article provoked vigorous discussion when it appeared on the Science Fiction Facebook group. (There are actually two Science Fiction groups, each with over 70,000 members.))
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Card. Even when I thought some of his political positions kind of boomercon, like supporting the Iraq war, Orson Scott Card’s stature and skill as a writer were always beyond dispute in my opinion. And he’s proven wiser than me on the gay marriage issue (I used to be a libertarian about that but no more)
I know Scott Card. I spent a week with him and a few other writers at a "writing boot camp" he held a number of years ago. I got to spend a good deal of time with him during that week, talking about writing, life, and many other topics.
Card is probably the smartest person I've ever known. His intellect is simply off the charts. He's also funny, humane and warm.
Know what he isn't? A homophobe or bigot. As far as I can tell, he doesn't have a bigoted bone in his body. The subject came up, in fact, so I have direct knowledge of his views on these controversial topics. He is not, in any way, anti-gay. These are simply lies spread by his detractors.
The smears he's experienced over the years are unconscionable. His character's been assassinated in a way that's simply grotesque. He's owed an apology by so many — an apology he'll never get. Fortunately, he's secure in himself, and the irrational hatred others spew at him haven't destroyed him or made him bitter.
Scott Card is a treasure. His books are sublime, and he's a true gentleman. We need more writers, and more people, like him.
Card's Books will be remembered long after his detractors lie forgotten. He will be memorialised with accolades, and they shall be buried with their waifu pillows and half-finished containers of Boxed Wine.
I love his books. The Homecoming Saga and the Alvin Maker Series were other ones I really enjoyed. If you want a fantasy/magic American pioneer story, especially to give your kids, the Alvin Maker series is great.
Card, like Tolkien, will be remembered long after Tor & Mainstream Publishers, the Dragon Awards, Gaiman, Martin, Scalzi, and Fandom are forgotten and become dust.
The article provoked vigorous discussion when it appeared on the Science Fiction Facebook group. (There are actually two Science Fiction groups, each with over 70,000 members.))
Thanks George! I'm glad we can draw attention to different authors and topics here!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Card. Even when I thought some of his political positions kind of boomercon, like supporting the Iraq war, Orson Scott Card’s stature and skill as a writer were always beyond dispute in my opinion. And he’s proven wiser than me on the gay marriage issue (I used to be a libertarian about that but no more)
Proof that Dragon Con is infested, but not yet skin-suited. I hope DC regulars take notice and act. ID the infestors, shine a light, and boot them.
I know Scott Card. I spent a week with him and a few other writers at a "writing boot camp" he held a number of years ago. I got to spend a good deal of time with him during that week, talking about writing, life, and many other topics.
Card is probably the smartest person I've ever known. His intellect is simply off the charts. He's also funny, humane and warm.
Know what he isn't? A homophobe or bigot. As far as I can tell, he doesn't have a bigoted bone in his body. The subject came up, in fact, so I have direct knowledge of his views on these controversial topics. He is not, in any way, anti-gay. These are simply lies spread by his detractors.
The smears he's experienced over the years are unconscionable. His character's been assassinated in a way that's simply grotesque. He's owed an apology by so many — an apology he'll never get. Fortunately, he's secure in himself, and the irrational hatred others spew at him haven't destroyed him or made him bitter.
Scott Card is a treasure. His books are sublime, and he's a true gentleman. We need more writers, and more people, like him.
Card's Books will be remembered long after his detractors lie forgotten. He will be memorialised with accolades, and they shall be buried with their waifu pillows and half-finished containers of Boxed Wine.
I love his books. The Homecoming Saga and the Alvin Maker Series were other ones I really enjoyed. If you want a fantasy/magic American pioneer story, especially to give your kids, the Alvin Maker series is great.
A good news story at last. The tide is turning.
The Chris Sprouse paragraph is missing an open quote.