I saw this interview with writer Kazuo Ishiguro who writes mostly literary fiction with speculative elements. His next book is an Arthurian legend and it apparently getting backlash because it's not "serious." He seemed baffled by this reaction and details his thoughts in the interview. He makes good points about writing that is fun seems to be considered not as good by some people.
Do you see any kind of hierarchy in fiction? Why do you think this is so?
Why Are So Many People Snobby About Fantasy Fiction? | WIRED
Do you see any kind of hierarchy in fiction? Why do you think this is so?
Why Are So Many People Snobby About Fantasy Fiction? | WIRED