Teen Titans (2003-2006) This was the first shows/stories that sucked me in. I loved the anime-styled world, the animations, the character development that each of the Titans underwent, and the themes of justice and friendship. It had everything: campy humor, comic relief, serious undertones, overarching story lines, and the classic feel of a superhero-world. Now … Continue reading Favorite Stories #4
Book Review: An Amber in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (3/5)
YA Fiction/Fantasy Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear. It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and … Continue reading Book Review: An Amber in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (3/5)
#1 Rule of Writing
Google "rules of writing," and see what you get. You'll get hundreds of recycled and conflicting bullet-points of advice like "don't use adverbs," or "don't use any other dialog tag but said," or "don't use the dialog tag said." Truth: traditionally published books use adverbs, the dialog tag said, the passive voice, and wonky dialog … Continue reading #1 Rule of Writing
Beatrice B. Morgan 