Liars, Madmen, Demons and Children: 10 Unforgettable Unreliable Narrators
Column by Kimberly Turner
Who can you trust? Not these 10 unreliable narrators, but that doesn't mean they're not worth getting to know.
Footnotes: The Clues Poe Left Behind
Column by Ryan Peverly
Poe is the father of the detective story and countless other things, but he's also responsible for society's crazed interest in cryptography and the most mysterious story of all -- his death.
LURID: Lifetime (Movie) Achievements
Column by Karina Wilson
Lifetime Movies have always been a guilty pleasure, but this month the female-centered network surpasses itself with all-new 'Flowers In The Attic' and Lizzie Borden adaptations. Lurid takes a look.
Prose & Conversation: 'Perdido Street Station' by China Mieville
Column by Leah Rhyne
What happens when Richard Thomas and Leah Rhyne sit down to discuss the China Mieville classic, 'Perdido Street Station'? Read on to find out.
It's Made Of SCIENCE: Aliens
Column by Nathan Scalia
Everything you need to know about aliens, the biological definition of life, and SCIENCE!
Willpower, Muses, and Other Destructive Myths of Writing
Column by Rob Blair Young
I examine myths of absolute willpower, divine inspiration, and the identity of the writer, explaining why they are so prominent. Then I attack those myths. With glee.
Sci-fi & Fantasy: Out With the Old, In With the New
Column by Rajan Khanna
We look at some of the tired, old tropes of Science Fiction & Fantasy and what fresh, new takes could replace them.
Dystropia: No More Mr. Vice Guy!
Column by Troy Farah
In this month's Dystropia, we look at Mr. Vice Guy, a character with obvious flaws, addictions and weaknesses. Mr. Vice guy is more dimensional, sure, but as you'll learn, it's not always that easy.
