Fantasy is all about situating the reader in a compelling fictional world, but some worlds are more fictional than others. Some authors in the genre … Read More
Sometimes, when characters are truly iconic, t-shirts are made with their names. There’s one with characters from A Little Life, “Jude & JB & Willem … Read More
FORBIDDEN DOOR Before I was born, I was halved. New Age internet says many of us are this way, half-hearts looking for completion. I’ve been … Read More
In a powerful essay for The Nation, Toni Morrison recalled “feeling helpless” in 2004’s political climate. A friend called, cheering her. “This is precisely the time … Read More
“Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably.” —C.S. Lewis Take a seat at the table, get comfortable, and let’s talk about the magic … Read More
Approaching a genre for the first time is like learning a new language. Sifting through the impenetrable for words you understand, learning the conventions and … Read More