Malinda Lo

Like many Joss Whedon fans, I’ve been watching Dollhouse since it began. Though the first episode left some things to be desired, it seemed pretty clear that it was the victim of too much network interference. Also, the concept for Dollhouse, while overtly simplistic, is actually more complicated than it seems. The first few episodes ... More→

Spring is in the air here in Northern Cal! How can I tell? Allergies have returned. But I can’t really get upset about it, because all sorts of other wonderful things happen. I get to encounter things like this on my hikes near my house: I tried to look up this flower online to figure ... More→

Last week I got an email from Pamela in Hong Kong. She wrote: “If i may make a suggestion to you on other things to explore: what about Asian American LGB identities, either seen in public life or mainstream media (or not)?” Thanks for your email, Pamela! I haven’t written about this subject recently, but ... More→

After months of waiting for final approval from my publisher, I am so excited to show you all the cover of Ash! Behold its total gorgeousness: Isn’t it spectacular? Sure, we all say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but I know that a cover can make someone take notice and pick up ... More→

This week’s Photo Friday is coming to you one day early because I’ll be doing some behind-the-scenes tinkering with my site this weekend. Just in case it all explodes and I have to rebuild it from the ground up (cross your fingers that won’t happen), I wanted to make sure these photos got out a ... More→

Yesterday my latest Notes & Queeries column was published on AfterEllen.com. Titled “Rachel Maddow, Butch Fatale,” it’s a response to the mainstream coverage of Maddow that almost always references her lesbianism and then focuses on her appearance. Here’s a teaser: It was easy to be irritated, if not offended, by Daphne Merkin’s flashy article about ... More→