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December 14th, 2022
Hi. I’m a White, cis, male writer. And I’m here to give everyone permission to write horribly offensive things. And, no, I’m not planning to do that by purchasing an entire social media platform. That’s SO last month. Let me tell you why I can give you permission to write offensive things and how taking it will change your writing for the better.
Read Column →December 13th, 2022
I’m autistic. While I didn’t receive an official diagnosis until my late 20s, I look back on my childhood and teenage years and can see how obvious it was. I was a certified “weird kid” with anxiety issues who was prone to panic attacks. While I don’t believe having a diagnosis is always necessary, it’s personally helped me to form a better understanding of myself and how to approach situations in a more positive way. Embracing this part of me has also led to a deeper connection with horror as a genre and a special interest.
Read Column →December 12th, 2022
One reason why I’m drawn to reading my contemporaries is to deduce a sub-narrative of the collective unconscious; to see if a common needle of style, content, and intention has been thread through the zeitgeist. A “trend” that can only thrive unbeknownst in the rearview mirror rather than one based on present algorithm to pander towards what might sell. I see this as the one sincere way art can define an era, unencumbered by opportunists who come later, walking over the backs of those who have risked their raw instincts on the front lines.
Read Column →December 8th, 2022
As the year comes to a close, critics and awards organizations begin the process of curating the best movies released over the previous 12 months — and, by proxy, many begin to speculate what films will receive Academy Award nominations. And despite its efforts to make the Oscar ceremonies more inclusive and diverse, what is deemed worthy of cinema’s “greatest honor” by the Academy is still fairly predictable (like, it already seems it’s a foregone conclusion Brendan Fraser’s going to win Best Actor for The Whale, right?
Read Column →December 6th, 2022
Original image via Rodnae Productions Another year has come and gone. You know what that means, don't you? Time for a bunch of strangers to tell you what was good! And why should you care what the LitReactor staff thinks are the best books of the year? Trick question! You shouldn't. But what they have to say might interest you nonetheless, because they are good-looking and knowledgeable and they read like the wind.
Read Column →December 5th, 2022
If you’re on LitReactor, you’re probably a book lover. In fact, that’s probably an understatement on the level of, “If you’re on PornHub right now, you’re probably mildly interested in visual sex acts, categorized to a level of professionalism that would make most libraries proud.” And, my fellow book lovers, I’m here to tell you that we, as a whole, have fucked up the holidays in the past.
Read Column →December 2nd, 2022
Header image via Nataliya Vaitkevich It’s the first days of December and you’re celebrating, because in November you accomplished something truly stupendous — you wrote 50,000 words (or more!!! a hero) of a novel in thirty days.
Read Column →November 29th, 2022
SPOILERS AHEAD It’s been said plenty of times before, but it’s worth repeating: the best cinematic adaptations of novels stay mostly true to their source material while at the same time carving out their own paths. Rigidly faithful adaptations can be great films (think Rosemary’s Baby, though feel free not to think about Roman Polanski, ever), but by and large these movies can feel stale for anyone already familiar with the book.
Read Column →November 28th, 2022
Halloween may be over, but that’s no reason to say goodbye to your spooky bookshelf! With the end of the year comes “Nonfiction November,” a yearly initiative where we can—just for a month—take a break from fiction and tuck into some nonfiction reads. Sure, nothing quite beats the comfort of a great story, but nonfiction books can be equally enjoyable—especially for horror readers interested in something on the darker side of the spectrum. Want to know more about why your favorite scary books and film have such an emotional effect?
Read Column →November 25th, 2022
Header illustration by Raúl Gil for Reedsy The 2019 release of Knives Out (starring Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, and Chris Evans) brought murder mysteries back into the mainstream. It’s now followed by Glass Onion, which sees a tech billionaire invite people to his private Greek island for a murder mystery party.
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