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The Importance of Character in Fiction
I’ve said this so often to so many people, fellow readers and writers both, that I can no longer remember if I previously mentioned this here or not. But it’s a thing that bears repeating, so I’m going to go ahead with it: good characters are everything. I don’t care how well you write; I…
A Study in Character: Jamie New and Hugo Battersby (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie)
Two different generations fighting for the same thing: the right to express and to be themselves. These characters prove that, no matter how old you are, you should always have the freedom to be your truest, most fabulous self.
Inkheart – Summer Re-Read #1
More than just an old favorite: an old friend. This book was in my backpack during my first week of high school, and it has spent many a night under my pillow so it could “whisper its story” to me as I slept. The perfect story for anyone who has ever drawn comfort from a book.
The Irony: An Artist’s Place in Politics
The greatest irony about the state of the world over the last decade or so is that, once upon a time, I would have been content to just stay quiet about my personal beliefs and political affiliations. I had previously held the opinion that the arts especially should be nonpartisan, thus enabling everyone from all…