Why are bad guys romanticised in fiction media?
Since the beginning of storytelling, fictional tales have had the tempting allure of the ‘bad boy ‘character. Now, my mother…
Fan fiction: I went from hating it to actually writing it
Writing fan fiction has always felt a little taboo, as though my figurative ‘real writer’ card is going to be…
Have we Gone Crazy for Canon?
The world has gone crazy for canon. No, not a canon which you shoot stuff out of. Canon, i.e., films,…
The Vampire Craze: Ten Years On
Ten years ago, a pop culture phenomenon took place: vampires. Everybody was talking about Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight. Many teenagers had…
Philip Pullman to release new fantasy trilogy
For many of us the final chapter of the Harry Potter series felt like the end of an era. Philip Pullman,…
How True are True Life Stories?
Is there any truth in true life stories? The most common mistake that mankind makes is believing the media, whether it’s…