The Horrors of Children's Christmas Books

Column by Peter Derk
December 17, 2015 (4) comments
A rundown of children's Christmas books and the horrors contained therein.

Library Love: The Jedi Are The Best Library Patrons In The Universe

Column by Stephanie Bonjack
Of course the Jedi would have amazing archives!

Mistletoe & Menorahs: 14 Holiday Romances

Column by Riki Cleveland
When the temperatures dip and the days grow shorter, passion is definitely in the air. Cozy up with these fourteen new holiday romances sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

Does the Dark Knight Celebrate Christmas? Five Yuletide Batman Adventures

Column by Bart Bishop
December 15, 2015 (3) comments
A look at the modern comic book Batman's experiences with Christmas and how he and Bruce Wayne respond differently to it.

Relegated to Legend: The Stories We Lose in a New 'Star Wars' Timeline

Column by Nathan Scalia
December 15, 2015 (3) comments
No matter how good the new Star Wars films are, we're losing one of the greatest and longest-running timelines in science fiction. And that's a shame.

A Guide: How To Start A Podcast (and Why You Should)

An in-depth how-to guide to starting your own podcast and the reasons you should.

What Works & What Doesn't: 'Shaun of the Dead'

Column by Christopher Shultz
This instant classic from Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright features some of the best dialogue EVER written.

Sad Puppies and The Goosebumps Rap: The Best and Worst Things to Happen to Literature in 2015

Column by Max Booth III
December 14, 2015 (7) comments
Here are the only important things that happened in 2015.

How Backstory Almost Totally Fucked Up the Star Wars Franchise: A Lesson for Writers

Column by Cath Murphy
December 11, 2015 (18) comments
The Star Wars prequels almost killed the Star Wars franchise and it wasn't just because of Hayden Christensen's acting. The toxic element was an overdose of backstory.

Forgotten Authors: Why John Steakley's 'Armor' and 'Vampire$' are Worth Remembering

Column by Bart Bishop
December 11, 2015 (7) comments
A look back at John Steakley, who died in 2010 after only writing two novels. These books, Armor and Vampire$, oddly enough share two lead characters even though they are set hundreds of years apart.