Ghostly Doppelgangers, Bell-Ringing Goblins, and More Cranky Old Rich Jerks: Get in the Holiday Spirit With Some Lesser Known Dickens
Column by Taylor Houston
Can't get enough Dickens at Christmas time? Check out his lesser-known holiday-themed works.
Scandalous! Five Ways in Which The Hobbit is Superior to The Lord of the Rings
Column by Rajan Khanna
A look at some of the elements of J. R. R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' that are superior to 'The Lord of the Rings.'
Pubslush: A New Take On Crowdfunding For Authors
Column by Rob Hart
Writers are turning to crowdfunding sites in droves to finance publishing projects. It was only a matter of time before someone built a site just for them. Welcome to Pubslush.
10 Comics Related Gifts For The Comic Geek In Your Life
Column by Kelly Thompson
Don't want to give comics but know some comics geeks that need some gifts anyway? Here are 10 great options to get you started!
5 Famous Authors Who Became Infamous
Column by John Jarzemsky
Sometimes authors--both talented and otherwise--become famous due to circumstances wholly unrelated to their work or craft.
6 Ways You're Molesting Your Metaphors
Column by Rob Blair Young
Including mixed metaphors, cliche metaphors, ambiguous implications, too close to literal, referencing outside the common experience, and over-extending your metaphors.
LURID: Spine-Tingling Victorian Ghost Stories
Column by Karina Wilson
The Victorians perfected the art of the chilling ghost story, ideal for whiling away long winter evenings. Here's a selection to add some seasonal spice to your Yuletide reading.
Merry Wishmas: Top 10 Book Gifts I Wish Existed
Column by Meredith Borders
Let's play Fantasy Bookstore!
Five Cheap DIY Gifts For Book Lovers
Column by Kimberly Turner
A group of recession-struck friends attempt to save money by creating book-related craft gifts and discover that Martha Stewart's tranquil portrayal of the DIY process is a dirty, dirty lie.
Storyville: Happy, Not Sappy
Column by Richard Thomas
It's not easy to write a happy story that is not melodramatic, but here are some tips on how to get there.
