This has been, quite honestly, the most emotionally draining week in the history of forever, and yesterday was one of the most stressful days I’ve ever had. But it ended on a note of hope, and today is going to be better. Next week will be better still. One foot in front of the other and all that.
In the mean time, Friday Links why not?
This joke only makes sense if you’ve watched Downton Abbey & Season 2 of Game of Thrones but it blew my mind to realise this was the same actress.
MindMeld has taken on the topic of favourite female writers in genre – and I’m one of this week’s contributors!
Neil Gaiman urges publishers to make mistakes - it sounds like it was a great, inspiring and innovative speech, but my favourite part of this story is how he felt the speech had gone down “like a lead balloon” with the audience because of their lack of response, only to discover that they had all been busy tweeting like mad.
Rolf Dobelli tells the world that reading news is bad for you. This validates my life choices at least. 
i09 recommends podcasts that will feed your brain with science.
Bitch Magazine asks, how do you find feminist children’s books?
RL Sharpe on A Word on Women Writers, or What Does My Future Hold?
More stats! Tsana looks at Aurealis Award breakdowns.
Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles talk about how To The Manor Born changed their careers and lives.
Karen Healey answers 7 questions about When We Wake at Tor.com.