When I was writing The Pyramid Waltz, I didn’t want to fall into a trap where my characters of color are concerned. (Try saying that five times fast.)
We’re not here to empower you.
I didn’t want Starbride to be the wise brown person only there to enlighten her paler counterparts. I wanted her to be her own person, with her own quirks and faults and strengths. Many of my lovely beta readers have told me that she’s very human. I take that as high praise since I was hoping to stay far away from stereotypes.
I think some of blond Barbies might be darker than these two, tho. Seriously, Mattel, what’s up with that?
Anyway! I got lots of birthday Barbies, so guess what? Now Evil Barbie and Good Barbie can have allies! Can you say, epic fight scenes?
I think a black hole of awesome just opened up
Two kens, glamorous evil side, sensible shoes good side, and one panda. Who will win?!?!?
One thing never changes, though. This:
Welcome to the bondage club, half-naked Ken.
Still equals this:
Welcome to the bondage club, plastic swiss cheese.
Some things never change. The Barbies of color are just glad they’re not A) The ones in the ropes B) The mythical spiritual healers or C) The plucky/macho soldiers who never make it through the film.
We love you, Michelle Rodriguez.
p.s. Is anyone else doing extreme writing this summer? I’m in both Camp Nanowrimo and the Clarion West Write-a-thon. Who’s with me!?!?! C’mon. Being insane is fuuuun. ^_^
Happy Wednesday, everyone. Thank goodness it’s June.
*snort* I’m 35. Suuure.
