Great interview. I've read all of her books. She really is a pleasure to read and comes across as someone you'd love to spend time with.

The internet is just a pawn in the game of life.

No Rickon? No Jorah? No Walder Frey? I think I'll skip this week's odds. Except for the Freys, of course.

Exactly! I think he meant Lannister target?

Henchfreys. Love it. They're gonna fall like french fries, those henchfreys.

Huh. So it's optimistic to think that we'd all become cannibals and nobody would try to recreate civilization. They'll never be currency again, or electricity, or large-scale farming. Just stealing the remnants from each other. Optimistic! Even Z Nation has better worldbuilding as people try to recreate parts of…

Ha ha, yeah I probably shouldn't have commented on second thought, but I'm guessing book spoilers are pretty much done by now.

I'd put a bet on Rickon but it sounds like we won't see much of the North this week, outside of Bran. Lancel seems likely. Margery would be a great plot twist, so I'll pick her just for fun. That would sever the Tyrells from the Lannisters and send Tommen into a tailspin where his personality could change. Also, I…

That's how it happened in the books.

Grasshopper Jungle was written well! I thought so anyway. It's definitely different. But I hated the characters and their decisions so much, and the ending just angered me. It's interesting to see how other people feel about it.

I've been reading people's Hugo and Locus award recommendations. My favorite so far has been Karen Memory by Elizabeth Hand. American West steampunk with dime store novel elements.

I'm dying to talk out my rage at Grasshopper Jungle with someone. Kindred is one of my all time favorite novels.

Betty Friedan? Mark as troll.

Putting money on Karstark for a stabbing, Jorah for a tragic sacrificial death, and longshot money on Olenna for dying of old age, which could really put the Tyrells in trouble. I was going to bet on Theon but commenters have convinced me it could be Yara instead. So why not, longshot bet on Yara by "mysterious…

Although this is harsh, I have to agree with the meat. This isn't a superhero show. I don't like Arrow and I don't usually like superhero shows, and why was I reading a review of Arrow? I feel like the reviewer complains every other week that Jim Gordon is moping about moral conflicts and every other week that he…

Aaaahhh, you got me all freaked out again!

Thank you, that actually explains a lot. I suppose it's not a plot hole as much as I really wanted to see Dr. Edwards show up, and missing the confrontation was disappointing.

Thanks Jess and amy! I recognize her from Third Watch. I was a fan of that show. I definitely hope we see more of her next season. Casting someone known is a good sign.

"Mom, you're such a drag!"

That was driving me crazy, but then I wondered if I misremembered and Alex broke the hall window.