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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

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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

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

Top 3 Zombie (or otherwise induced) Apocalypse Survival Tool Christmas List

During the holiday season, we wind up with zillions of emails in our inboxes advertising the supposed “hot gift” of the season. A lot of those products being… Read more “Top 3 Zombie (or otherwise induced) Apocalypse Survival Tool Christmas List”

December 24, 2014December 24, 2014 by Sara

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”

May 17, 2013 by Sara

Evaluating Genre: The Dystopian Precursor to the Zombie Apocalypse

Lately I have found myself very interested in Dystopian Literature; so much so that it has influenced my next anticipated large project—a novel to be completed before… Read more “Evaluating Genre: The Dystopian Precursor to the Zombie Apocalypse”

May 9, 2013May 9, 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

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

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