It should go without saying that most writers are also avid readers. If one didn’t read at all, they’re wanting to write would be strange. If you don’t appreciate food, why become a chef? Most people, even authors, still read Read more…
Choosing to write in not one medium, but several, can open the creative storyteller up to new opportunities and unique ideas. Some stories only work in one medium, while others have the opportunity to thrive all the more because of Read more…
Most people who dream of being writers imagine themselves as novelists, or, if they have the confidence, as filmmakers or screenwriters. While books are, and will always be, the most traditional form of storytelling, there are a number of mediums Read more…
It’s safe to say Anne Rice would not enjoy this comparison. She, along with Stephen King, made her dislike of the Twilight Saga clear. What’s more, Stephenie Meyer read little vampire literature. It’s unlikely she’s read Anne Rice, which means Read more…
The world of Harry Potter has an especially colourful cast. Whether it be the heroes friends, their adversaries, or those who sit somewhere in between, each character is unforgettable. Fans have those they love (and those they love to hate), Read more…
The creatures depicted within the world of Narnia can be both charming and frightening, but mostly the former. Mythological beings, such as centaurs or fawns, are a large part of our canon, only being further cemented in the imaginations of Read more…
The Never Ending Story is a quirky children’s novel published by Michael Ende, though the majority of us are familiar with the 80’s film—the music of which would eventually infiltrate a scene in the third season of Stranger Things, if Read more…
When I refer to “what ifs,” I’m discussing alternate routes the story might have taken, and where it would have gone as a result. Twilight, for all it’s detractors, has many what ifs—there are several big decisions made throughout the Read more…
It’s not over until it’s over…and in the case of enduring franchises, this can mean never. Eventually, readers will reach “the end.” Moviegoers will watch the credits. Many franchises will have sequels, prequels, in between bonus stories, spin offs, and Read more…
Twilight, like most novels, raises it’s share of questions. While the text offers it’s own explanations, these can be easily missed—particularly if a viewer has only enjoyed the film versions. People share these questions online, only to be rebuffed by Read more…