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2023 Top Reads
2023 was a great year for me in books, especially fantasy. Here are the highlights.
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Books, Art, and the AI Question
AI is the future — so what does this mean for art and creative endeavors? Let’s discuss.
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Established Couples in Romance: Boring or heartwarming?
Once the main couple in a romance series are together officially, are they still interesting to read about? In my opinion, no. And I’ll tell you why.
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Gray Area: Morally gray characters and you
Morally gray characters who straddle the line between good and evil can be some of the most engaging to follow. But they aren’t without challenges, especially in romance. Why do we like them, and what are their pitfalls?
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Narnia, and the Problem with Moralistic Literature
This blog explores the pitfalls of moralistic literature, with The Chronicles of Narnia as a prime example.
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Beware of Sharks: The plot missteps of ‘jumping the shark’
If you’ve ever felt a series inserted gimmicky or sensationalized plot points in a weak attempt at keeping your attention, it may have “jumped the shark.” Let’s talk about it.
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High vs. Low Concept Literature: Choosing your next read
Discover the world of high-concept and low-concept storytelling, and how knowing the difference can guide your reading choices based on your mood.
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Dialogue-Heavy Books: Engaging, or a writer’s crutch?
Is it possible to have too much dialogue in a book? Let’s talk about why excessive chatter might signal weak storytelling.
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The Four Winds: Depressing and enlightening
This story follows Elsa as famine swallows her life and home, eventually forcing her to make the agonizing choice between staying on the farm (but facing unrelenting dust storms) or going west (but with no certainty of a better life for her and her children).
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On Profanity in Books: Mature or immature?
Some book reviewers leave low ratings because of profanity. But is profanity in literature even a bad thing? Let’s dive in.
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