Clause I Said So: A Refresher Course On Sentence Types
Column by Taylor Houston
Take it back to your high school English class with a refresher on clause types.
Taking From the World Tree: Mythology and Cultural Appropriation
Column by Rajan Khanna
Mythology has long been a source of ideas and inspiration for fantasy fiction. But when and where does drawing from these myths cross the line into cultural appropriation? Should it be avoided?
Unsanctioned: Sequels To Classic Novels Written By Different Authors
Column by Meredith Borders
I just can't get behind sequels to classic novels written by a different author. Still, it's fun to consider the possibilities.
Why The Hell Do We Want Everyone To Die and Eat Our Brains?: Zombie Fiction and The American Obsession With The End of the World
Column by Keith Rawson
Death! Consumerism! The Inevitable Zombie Apocalypse! Oh My! Why is zombie fiction so popular among novelists and the American public?
LURID: Welcome to the Dollhouse, Pediophobes and Agalmatophiles!
Column by Karina Wilson
Dolls are meant to be cute, right? So why do we find them downright terrifying? Introducing our first Lurid competition giveaway, 'Diary of A Creepy Ass Doll' by Stacey Leigh Brooks
Scandalous! Is Stephen King's Original Version of THE STAND Better Than the Uncut Edition?
Column by Meredith Borders
Stephen King's THE STAND: COMPLETE AND UNCUT is one of the best-selling novels of all time. But was the edited version a better book?
YA Superstar: Sarah Dessen
Column by Sarah Pitre
Really, that should tell you everything you need to know about what a fantastic person she is, but I can't pass up the opportunity to gush about what makes her such a terrific YA author as well.
The Benefits of Free Indirect Discourse
Column by Jon Gingerich
Writers who find themselves wrestling with point-of-view problems may want to consider a technique that combines the best of two narrative modes.
Image Innovation: Then & Now
Column by Kelly Thompson
A look at what has made Image Comics such an innovative publisher-- both in 1992 when they opened up shop, and now, 20 years later.
Where the Heart Is: Ten of The Best Regional Books You'll Find On the Shelf
Column by John Jarzemsky
The following is a list of books that have an incredible sense of place; books in which the setting isn't merely a device for advancing plot, but somewhere where the heart & soul of the story blossom.
