Summary In his first published novel, Adam Silvera gives us a glimpse into a future where erasing pain and grief is as simple as setting up a visit to the Leteo Institute - or so Aaron Soto hopes. For sixteen-year-old Aaron, nothing seems to work in easing the pain of his father's suicide. Falling out … Continue reading More Happy than Not – Book Review
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Reading: More Happy Than Not, by Adam Silvera
Happy holidays! Tonight I'm enjoying the latest book I picked up during the hustle of this Christmas break: More Happy Than Not, by Adam Silvera. It's my first foray into Silvera's works, which was bound to happen, given that I've been following him on Instagram for a couple of years now. While I'm no published … Continue reading Reading: More Happy Than Not, by Adam Silvera
The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 8: An Encounter Beyond Goatman’s Bridge (Part 2)
Good horror stories have grown sparse. Why, in this day and age, have we seen fewer compelling characters and more violence in shows, movies, and books? Since when did survival and sacrifice become so mediocre (I'm looking at you, The Walking Dead)? The answer, I believe, lies in what many screenwriters and authors have neglected: … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 8: An Encounter Beyond Goatman’s Bridge (Part 2)
The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 8: An Encounter Beyond Goatman’s Bridge
Every story that I write is born in darkness. Each one is cloaked beneath shadows of doubt, anonymity, and a creeping sense of distress over the importance of their thematic messages. Writing is fighting to bring my characters, plot, and drama to life, and most days it's an uphill battle with a stone or two … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 8: An Encounter Beyond Goatman’s Bridge
The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 7: To Argyle (Part 2)
“A monster lies in wait in me, A stew of wounds and misery, But fiercer still in life and limb, The me that lies in wait in him.” ― Clive Barker Dark speculative fiction sometimes demands a dark protagonist. Not just one with vices and virtues, but rather, somebody who you can see both active … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 7: To Argyle (Part 2)
The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 6: The Semi (Part 2)
Persistence is the key to becoming a successful writer. I'm getting the hang of this. I've been showing up and writing five days a week, which is a great start in pursuing my writing career. However, my next goal is to make my blog into a stronger platform, one where networking and swapping comments are … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 6: The Semi (Part 2)
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