Sam Spade’s Journey: From San Francisco to the South of France Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon The Maltese Falcon, Dashiell Hammett’s seminal hardboiled detective novel, introduced the world to the enigmatic Sam Spade. Spade’s journey in the novel takes him from the mean streets of San Francisco to the sunny […]
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You Might Want to Buckle Down. It’s a Looooong Apprenticeship. A Personal Journey Through the Long and Winding Road of Writing The world of writing is often romanticized, portrayed as a solitary pursuit where authors toil away in their garrets, churning out masterpieces. But behind this idealized image lies a […]
Martyr!: Exploring Identity, Loss, and Meaning-Making in a Hostile World In Kaveh Akbar’s debut novel, “Martyr!”, we embark on a profound journey with Cyrus Shams, an Iranian-American grappling with identity, loss, and the enduring impact of a tragic event that forever altered his life. Set against a backdrop of historical […]
Origin: A Deep Dive into the Origins of a Book and the Creative Process Author and Critic Review: Adam Graham, Detroit News Film Critic Introduction: The Depth and Complexity of Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” In her latest directorial venture, Ava DuVernay delves into the profound and intricate world of authorship with […]
Book Marks: A Roundup of Brilliant Book Reviews Sarah Cypher on Kaveh Akbar’s Martyr! In Sarah Cypher’s review of Kaveh Akbar’s novel “Martyr!”, she extols the author’s ability to weave a tapestry of perspectives that illuminate four turbulent decades of history, from the battlefields of the Iran-Iraq War to ethereal […]
The Road to Recovery: Lessons from the Tragic Loss of a Friend In the sorrow-filled summer of 2024, a phone call shattered my world, leaving an echo of despair that still lingers. It was from Liz, a brilliant young doctor who’d shared the arduous journey of addiction and recovery with […]
Unraveling Nietzsche’s Genealogical Labyrinth: A Conversation with Robert “Rex” Welshon In the realm of philosophy, few minds have stirred as much controversy and intrigue as Friedrich Nietzsche. His provocative ideas and piercing insights continue to resonate with readers, inspiring profound contemplation and challenging long-held beliefs. Among those who have dedicated […]
Sarah J. Maas Unveils Her Next Book: “House of Flame and Shadow” A Journey into Uncharted Realms of Magic and Intrigue In the realm of fantasy literature, Sarah J. Maas reigns supreme, captivating readers with her intricate worlds, compelling characters, and breathtaking storytelling. In 2024, Maas embarks on a new […]
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Writing: A Brave New World or a Literary Apocalypse? A Journey into the Uncharted Realm of AI-Generated Content In the ever-evolving realm of literature, a new era is dawning, one where the boundaries between human and machine authorship are blurred. Artificial intelligence (AI), with […]
Remembering Jon Franklin: A Legacy of Storytelling and Journalism Excellence In Memoriam: A Pioneer of Narrative Journalism The journalism world mourns the loss of Jon Franklin, a towering figure in narrative journalism and a revered writing teacher, who passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 82. Franklin’s […]