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Let’s get one thing straight—I am not a poet. But I am a writer, and let’s face it, poetry takes the best that language and grammar have to offer and elevates it to divine status. Even though I know poems are the result of a lot of hard work, a good one can read like a miracle.  That said, I am now going to advocate writing a poem, potentially a very bad poem, a sonnet to be exact.

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December is upon us and that means the holidays are nigh, a time of thanks and family and introspection – and, of course, the giving and receiving of big, juicy gifts. We here at LitReactor would never leave you high and dry, so here you are: the most covetable book gifts available this holiday season. Feel free to thank us with any of the items on this list.

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It’s somehow that time of year again. So what are the comics you should be gifting (if you want people to love what they’re getting) and asking for? Here are ten fantastic books, both old and new, that should be on your list.

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It’s that time of year again, and it’s hard to think about the holidays, particularly Christmas, without thinking of fantasy. Whether or not you’re religious or Christian, the story of Jesus' birth is full of fantastical elements, from the angels to the star to the three Magi. Moving to the secular (or perhaps pagan) side of things, Santa Claus is nothing but fantastical--flying reindeer, elves (which rather resemble gnomes), a fat man fitting down a chimney, and so on.

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How dare I make a list of the top ten short stories ever, right? Who the hell do I think I am? Well, obviously I’m a fan of fiction, of the short story form. I’m also an author. And I now have my MFA in Creative Writing as well. Does that make me an authority? Yes, on stories that I love—that’s it, nothing more. These may work for you or they may not. You’ve probably heard of many of them, but I hope you’ll track down the ones that are not familiar and give them a read.