Thoughts and Ramblings
Katniss' Choice
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The Hunger Games as Harbinger
The Stakes of Christmas
Why 'The Hunger Games' Works as Dystopian Fiction
With A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes still fairly fresh in my memory, I thought I’d reflect on why some dystopian novels work and some just … don’t.
The Best Fantasy Series You've Never Heard Of
This series has been truly inspirational for me, and the final book is coming out this year after a seven year wait.
3 Things I Have Learnt About Writing
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Why 'The Phantom of the Opera' is one of my Favourite Musicals
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera is a masterpiece of musical theatre. Here I delve into what I think keeps audiences coming back again and again.
Why I Don’t Write ‘Spice’—The Answer Might Surprise You!
Spice in books has been a hot topic lately, sometimes getting nasty. My aim in this article is not to judge anyone, but to shift the narrative.
The Best Bad Choice
I really struggled with the concept of the ‘best bad choice’. But life has conspired to teach me not only an important part of story craft, but a valuable life lesson.
The Chosen—An Evolving Masterwork
Right from the very first episode, I knew The Chosen was going to be something special—and it hasn't disappointed me. Here I explore my thoughts on why.
