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Exploring Character Introduction in Novels: Blood Scion, Beasts of No Nation, and The Poppy War
Early last year, before the release of the novel Blood Scion, I was excited to dive into it. Fueling this anticipation were numerous positive reviews
Are You a Book Snob?
Are you a book snob? The above question begs some critical self-examination. As the self-righteous human that you likely are, your first instinct is probably
What Is Fantasy Fiction? | Blog
What comes to mind when the word “fantasy” is mentioned? To some, Fantasy brings to mind gruff dwarves, lithe elves, and other fey creatures. To
Top 5 Traditional Fantasy Tropes
Since its pioneering founder, Tolkien, penned the legendary Lord of The Rings series, fantasy has gone through many stages of evolution. Today, many subgenres exist,
Why You Should Read Nonfiction
Recently, I read several tweets bashing self-help and business books. These tweets reminded me of a debate about which books are superior; fiction or nonfiction.
Having a Fictional Party? Don’t Invite These Characters!
It’s for your good, really. As a book nerd, I have loved some fictional characters, cried over some, mocked a few, pulled my hair out
5 Things to Expect from Wheel of Time Season 2
The long wait is nearly over, and almost a full year after we first saw Rosamund Pike impressively depict Moraine Damodred of the White Tower’s
5 Ways a Good Book Makes You Feel
How does a good book makes you feel? A good book can be likened to good food. Depending on whether it’s a new dish or
How to Make A Good Movie/TV Reboot
Trying to stay faithful to the source material while telling your story is a slippery slope. It’s easy to go off a tangent and tell
What Inspires Creative Writing- Dreams, People, and Experiences
Hold up. I know you’ve seen the title, and now you’re thinking nah, this isn’t for me. I’m not a writer. I’m not even the