History is more interesting than most people think. Tansy Rayner Roberts historyinterestpeople Change image and share on social
One of the most interesting things about science fiction and fantasy is the way that the genres can offer different perspectives on matters to do with the body, the mind, medical technology, and the way we live our lives. Tansy Rayner Roberts bodyfantasyfiction share on social
History is imperfect and biased, and it always, always has omissions. The most common omissions are the bits that the writer of that history took for granted that his readers would know. Tansy Rayner Roberts biasbitcommon Change image and share on social
Most historians and other writers of what we now consider 'primary sources' simply didn't think about women and their contribution to society. They took it for granted, except when that contribution or its lack directly affected men. Tansy Rayner Roberts affectcontributiondirectly share on social
When I was thirteen years old, I didn't exactly discover epic fantasy on my own. I acquired it as a social defence mechanism. Tansy Rayner Roberts acquiredefencediscover Change image and share on social
History is not a long series of centuries in which men did all the interesting/important things and women stayed home and twiddled their thumbs in between pushing out babies, making soup and dying in childbirth. Tansy Rayner Roberts babycenturychildbirth share on social
What do I want in a good fantasy book? Court politics and social interactions based around houses and cities. Powerful women and devious men. Drama and action with emotional ramifications. Frocks. Kissing. Swords. An intense impression of history in the world-building. Tansy Rayner Roberts actionbasebook share on social
Issues to do with disability, mental health and not being neurotypical often affect many genuine teenagers but are rarely reflected in the fiction they read. Tansy Rayner Roberts affectdisabilityfiction Change image and share on social
