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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Tag: Wilkie Collins

Exploring Religion vs Science in Fantasy

A few weeks ago, I explored the 4 general plot trajectories for magic in fantasy novels. These ranged from magic as an accepted part of society to… Read more “Exploring Religion vs Science in Fantasy”

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 by Sara

Discovering the Victorian Period

During my talk last weekend, I got a few questions about how to actually go about researching a time period, particularly the Victorian era. I suppose in… Read more “Discovering the Victorian Period”

August 11, 2016 by Sara

Gothic Literature at Large – February 2015

It’s been a couple of months, but here is my latest edition of Gothic Literature at Large. I have found references to the Gothic in some strange… Read more “Gothic Literature at Large – February 2015”

February 6, 2015February 6, 2015 by Sara

Body Odor and Historical Fiction

Most people who have studied literature or write literature are familiar with the term “anachronism.” An anachronism is an object that exists in a story that doesn’t… Read more “Body Odor and Historical Fiction”

May 29, 2014May 29, 2014 by Sara

Society’s Impending Cliff: The Dirty 30

Today I am going to take a step away from literary things to comment and analyze society and it’s obsession with marriage and babies. Back in the… Read more “Society’s Impending Cliff: The Dirty 30”

March 10, 2013 by Sara

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