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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Tag: Monsters

Gothic Literature at Large

Since the weather is starting to take a turn and pop culture will start to focus on its spooky roots, it’s clearly time to resurrect this very… Read more “Gothic Literature at Large”

September 6, 2017 by Sara

ConQuesT 48

Memorial Weekend marks the 48th annual ConQuesT, a science fiction and fantasy convention put on by the KC Science Fiction and Fantasy Society. I’ve never participated in… Read more “ConQuesT 48”

May 22, 2017 by Sara

Gothic Literature At Large – September 2016

Summer is unofficially over now that Labor Day has past, which makes me a very sad human. But I do love fall. The weather. The food. And,… Read more “Gothic Literature At Large – September 2016”

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 by Sara

Gothic Literature at Large—September 2014

Gothic literature is a genre that, despite it’s quaint and penny dreadful beginnings, has found a firm foundation in the modern world. To properly address the popularity… Read more “Gothic Literature at Large—September 2014”

September 4, 2014September 4, 2014 by Sara

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”

October 26, 2013October 26, 2013 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

The End of the World as We Know It: Understanding the Popularity of the Post-Apocalyptic Tale

Post-apocalyptic stories have grown very popular in recent years. These stories have origins or back-stories that run the gambit of reasons for the end of society as… Read more “The End of the World as We Know It: Understanding the Popularity of the Post-Apocalyptic Tale”

March 16, 2013March 19, 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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