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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Category: Monster Culture Series

ConQuesT 49

Memorial Weekend marks the 49th annual ConQuesT, a science fiction and fantasy convention put on by the KC Science Fiction and Fantasy Society and you’ll find me… Read more “ConQuesT 49”

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 by Sara

Thoughts on my First Convention

So, my first convention was a success! I was a little worried about going to ConQuesT 48 because it’s a science fiction/fantasy convention and my fantasy book… Read more “Thoughts on my First Convention”

June 1, 2017June 1, 2017 by Sara

My Experience Lecturing at Nerd Nite KC

This week, I had the opportunity to present at Nerd Nite KC. I got to talk about monsters and promote this little blog of mine. I don’t… Read more “My Experience Lecturing at Nerd Nite KC”

October 18, 2013 by Sara

Taming the Beast Within: A Case Study

Monster Culture Series Part III (NOTE: This is the final piece of this series) The presence of the werewolf in literature can be traced back to the… Read more “Taming the Beast Within: A Case Study”

October 1, 2012 by Sara

Reanimating the Zombie: A Case Study

Monster Culture Series Part II The tradition of Gothic literature begins in 1764 with Horace Walpole’s novel The Castle of Otranto. This story paves the way for… Read more “Reanimating the Zombie: A Case Study”

September 16, 2012March 19, 2013 by Sara

Why Vampires Can’t be Narcissists: A Case Study

Monster Culture Series Part I Beauty is a powerful entity in human society. When one possesses beauty, one also possesses power. Humans are attracted to beauty and… Read more “Why Vampires Can’t be Narcissists: A Case Study”

September 3, 2012March 19, 2013 by Sara

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