The world of publishing is a game of chance. This game is played no matter whether you are a writer vying for publication, a publisher taking a… Read more “The Algorithm of Books: The Mistake of Applying Mathematical Equations to Literature”
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My End-of-the-World Book List
In the event of the apocalypse or some other life-as-we-know-it-altering occurrence, I may not be able to take my whole collection of books with me to the… Read more “My End-of-the-World Book List”
Splitting Hairs: Dissecting The Villain Origin Story
This week, Disney released the first trailer for the summer 2014 movie, Maleficent. The movie tells the story about how Maleficent became evil (and apparently it didn’t… Read more “Splitting Hairs: Dissecting The Villain Origin Story”
On the Launch Pad: A Review of Ender’s Game
On Friday afternoon, I rushed out of the office to the movie theater to catch the 5:30 showing of Ender’s Game. I apologize that this post comes… Read more “On the Launch Pad: A Review of Ender’s Game”
A Monstrous Interpretation of Dracula
Last night I sat down with great anticipation to watch NBC’s Dracula. It was a perfect addition to my monstrous month of all things monster-ly! With my… Read more “A Monstrous Interpretation of Dracula”
Lost in Translation?: On Reading Foreign Works in Your Native Tongue
When you study literature, they often tell you that you should not read texts in translation. It is best to read them in their original language because… Read more “Lost in Translation?: On Reading Foreign Works in Your Native Tongue”
The Meaning of a Story: Finding Solace in Writing and Reading
A story has meaning and a purpose no matter whether it is fully written (by you or by another) or in the early stages of crafting. A… Read more “The Meaning of a Story: Finding Solace in Writing and Reading”
Vintage Books and the Stories they Tell
The only thing that equals the smell of a new book is perhaps the musty and dusty smell of an old book. The only thing that rivals… Read more “Vintage Books and the Stories they Tell”
Graveside Mementos: My Journey to Poe’s Resting Place
Over the Fourth of July weekend, I took a day trip up to Baltimore to visit the grave site of one of my favorite writers, Edgar Allan… Read more “Graveside Mementos: My Journey to Poe’s Resting Place”
Evaluating Genre: Dissecting the Popularity of the Mixed-Genre Story
Genre is defined as “a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content,” (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genre). Human beings by nature like to… Read more “Evaluating Genre: Dissecting the Popularity of the Mixed-Genre Story”
Writer vs the World 