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Book Review, the Writing of FictionEdith Wharton won the Pulitzer for Age of Innocence. This review highlights the key points of the short book, and explains why for any serious fiction writer it's worth reading.- Data and Terrorism in Modern American Fiction"Coming Soon," "The Goldbug Variations" and unwelcome information in The Post Modern/Avant-Pop Age.
- Worth Listening To: Top 5 Podcasts for Fiction WritersWant to be a fiction writer? Here are the top 5 podcasts you should listen to for advice from successful authors.
- The Trickster Spirit: A Native American God in the Modern WorldThis is an analysis of how modern media interprets what Trickster is in movies, television and books.
- The Uses and Misuses of Inspiration: Why so Much Christian Fiction is so BadThe Lord may have given you an idea but it is up to you to perfect it. Imagining one's self as inspired will only produce bad writing. Your work is a work of fiction and must follow those rules.
Using Modern Literature in the Language Arts ClassroomHave reluctant readers? Maybe the material is not what they care about. Look beyond the classics and you might just find a way to connect.- Something Rotten in the State of FictionA criticism of the fictional trend to borrow a plot from Master Shakespeare.
- A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW of DETECTIVE FICTION"In detective stories, virtue is always triumphant. They're the purest literature we have." -- Lord Peter Wimsey in Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers
- Does Science Fiction Belong in the Fantasy Category?When it comes to books and films, the fantasy and science fiction genres stand side by side, sharing many attributes and a nearly unified fan-base. In fact, the two genres are so closely related that we might ask if they are really just one genre.
Best Top Three Fantasy Fiction Book Series: These Novels Are Must-Reads If You Love Magic, Epic Battles and HeroesAs a huge fan of fantasy fiction book series, these are the top three fantasy fiction novels I recommend.- Ten Best Books of Fiction for Parents of Teens to ReadThere are many 'guides' and 'how to' books written for the parents of teenagers. The world of Fiction has a great deal of important information to offer as well.
- 10 Best Religious Fiction Books and Series of All TimeDiscover ten of the best religious fiction books written in the past several years. These books will not only entertain you, but will push you to think beyond the current depths and beliefs of your own faith.
4 Must Have Blu-Ray Science Fiction FilmsBlu-ray releases are heating up, but what's already been released that you must own? Try some of the best science fiction ever, with the best video and audio.
Modern Tamil PoetryIt gives an introduction to Modern Tamil Poetry.- Fiction: Reality's Close CousinA look at the relationship between fiction, and reality. See what we have in common with the unreal and the impossible.
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Modern Poetry: Making the Inaccessible AccessibleThis complicated essay reflects a complicated arena: modern poetry. It explores how modern poets seem to alienate readers with their difficult language, even though they are trying to make inaccessible subjects more accessible to themselves and readers.- The Nature of Man in Melville's FictionMelville's fiction is fascinating through its multiple themes, both evident and underlying.
Vampire Myth and Modern RealityA long time ago, people believed that their dead could actually rise again. The myths that most closely resemble our modern interpretation of vampires come from Eastern Europe.- The Decline of Literary FictionIs the serious, socially conscience fiction gone?
Movie Review: Stranger Than Fiction, Starring Will FerrellEven viewers with a high tolerance for slow movies will find "Stranger Then Fiction" movie painful. Despite having a mostly excellent cast the movie falls flat on it's face.
Writing for the Magazine Industry: Fiction MarketThis issue is designed to enlighten writers as to the types of magazines currently looking for well written material having to do with poetry and fictional stories that are compelling and passionate.- REVIEW: Writing and Selling Historical FictionFew books go as in depth on writing historical fiction as Persia Wooley's book. It guides the writer through all the necessary stages in writing and selling your historical fiction piece. You don't have to be a history buff to make money with historical fiction.
A Guide to Retro Mid-Century Danish Modern Furniture and DesignersWhat are savvy collectors buying now? Mid-century Danish Modern is back in vogue. Here is a guide to some of the most desirable retro chairs ever designed.- Some of Strangest Inspirations in Fantasy FictionSometimes the stories behind the creation of certain fantasy fiction works are as fascinating as the novels themselves.
Book Reviews of Four Historical Fictions and One Great Non-FictionBooks Reviewed: The Shadow of the Wind; The Colony of Unrequited Dreams; Map of Bones; Genghis Khan and the making of the Modern World; and The Templar Legacy.- Pop Science Fiction Turns into Science FactScience Fiction slowly transforms into science fact that impacts our lives
"Why Homoerotic Fiction?"In an email interview with Ambrose Musiyiwa, which took place between September 4 and 7, James Buchanan, author of several works of homoerotic fiction, talks about his writing, his concerns as a writer and the forces that drive his writing.- Unique Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Become RarerThe science fiction and fantasy genres of literature are becoming stale. There are a few noteworthy exceptions to this rule in Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, and Brian Jacques.
- Douglas Adams' Parody of Modern MannerismsIn The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and ensuing novels in the series, Adams uses parody, satire, and humor to mock modern mannerisms and cultural habits.
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