The Spiraling Narrative
Column by Jon Gingerich
Plots shouldn't unfold with cause-and-effect insomuch as careful repetitions of symbolism and theme. Here's one way you can do this without forcing the story to wear symbolism on it sleeve.
LURID: Aleister Crowley - Print The Legend!
Column by Karina Wilson
Aleister Crowley shaped the twentieth century in all kinds of strange ways. Lurid takes a look at the legend behind the man, and how the facts of his wild life manifested in all kinds of fiction.
Thomas Pynchon: A Primer
Column by Jack Joslin
A look at the bizarre and daunting works of the mysterious Thomas Pynchon.
Fallen Idols: Disappointing Truths About Five Famous Authors
Column by Cath Murphy
Like most readers, I want authors to 'fit' the fiction they create, and when they fail to live up to my myths about them, I get fractious.
The Top 10 Royal Historical Novels
Column by Meredith Borders
It's a very specific genre, and one that Meredith just happens to love. She's read most of them, so what are her favorites?
World Book and Copyright Day –The Best Holiday You Never Heard Of
Column by Taylor Houston
Books are the best! So let's celebrate them today--a day marked by literary history!
Down The Rabbit Hole: Following Comic Book Creators
Column by Kelly Thompson
After being burned by comics far too many times, I've started to follow creators rather than characters, publishers, or properties, and it has brought me to some excellent books.
Off the Beaten Path: Non-Traditional Fantasy Settings
Column by Rajan Khanna
A look at five fantasy settings that veer away from the well-trod ground of worlds based on medieval Europe. Five fresh and vibrant worlds to experience to see what fantasy can do.
Three Comma Rules You Need to Learn Now! NO MORE EXCUSES!
Column by Taylor Houston
There's comes a point in every writer's life when the excuses for not learning how to use commas correctly simply run out. This is that time. Learn these. Right now. Or else.
Book Brawl: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone Vs. The Magicians
Column by Meredith Borders
The first novel in Lev Grossman's wizard school trilogy is a thematic successor to the Rowling juggernaut. But can it hold its own in the Book Brawl ring? It's up to you, LitReactor readers!
