Book Review: Briar Rose
If anyone has wondered if fairy tales are still relevant, one need only look at Jane Yolen’s Briar Rose. With the juxtaposition of the well-known tale of Sleeping Beauty and a granddaughter’s search...
View ArticleBook Review: Outlander
Title: Outlander Author: Diana Gabaldon Publisher: Dell Books Release Date: June 1, 1991 Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, and the rest of the series, has been one of my favorite series over the years....
View ArticleWebcomic Wednesday: The New Adventures of Queen Victoria
The New Adventures of Queen Victoria is an absolutely entertaining read. It borders on the absurd with its cast of characters, most notably Queen Victoria, her best friends Liz and Mary, and her son...
View ArticleAuthor Interview: Tobias Hill
Tobias Hill is the author of a tale set in modern day Sparta where terror never died. The Hidden is a gripping tale of suspense and obsession and will be sure to have your attention from the very...
View ArticleBook Review: The Natural History of Unicorns
Title: The Natural History of Unicorns Author: Dr. Chris Lavers Publisher: William & Morrow Release Date: August 11, 2009 Do not be confused that this is a work of fiction. Sure, sure you see the...
View ArticleHappy Fun Thursdays: Here Be Monsters!
Ushi-oni (牛鬼) is a sea monster with the head of a cow and the body of a giant spider or crab. Hey there, fans! This week’s post may have all of us collectively looking under the bed, in closets and in...
View ArticleThe Winchester Mystery House
America may not be that “old” of a nation, but it has plenty of haunted houses rich with their own history. Recently, I visited one of the more famous haunted houses in the country: the Winchester...
View ArticleIdentity Crisis, Part 8: The Influence of Geek Women
In Western culture, certain traits and skills are associated with those categorized as geeks/nerds: high IQ, excellence at math and sciences, devotion to and skill with technology, passion bordering...
View ArticleIdentity Crisis, Part 9: The Legacy of Geek Women
Although mainstream media and pop culture view geek/nerd society as male-dominated, there’s a long history of female involvement in fandom. Women have played an original or integral part in...
View ArticleIdentity Crisis, Part 10: Where Do We Go From Here?
An oft-quoted proverb is “Only three things in life are certain: birth, death, and change.” This cycle is also true of social cultures. New ones are being born. Established ones are changing. Older...
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