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When Superheroes Deconstruct
The Boys, Watchmen, Umbrella Academy . . . what do they have in common?...
Writing the Other: Some Don’ts and a Couple of Do’s
My main character, Rohan, is of (half) South Asian descent. I am not. I'm...
Do You Trust Your Author?
Every time you read a book, your experience is deeply influenced by the...
Brandon Sanderson Hasn’t Changed Publishing
Brandon Sanderson has mildly shocked the publishing world with a huge...
The Future of Post-Jedi Star Wars
Events in The Mandalorian (and The Book of Boba Fett) are laying the...
Defining Science Fiction: The Expanse
What is science fiction? Exactly? I love this question, even more now...
Representation in DC TV on CW
The DC shows on CW (Arrow, Flash, Supergirl, Black Lightning, Legends of...
Why Isn’t Rohan White?
I am white (and male, and straight, in case it matters: being Jewish is...
What is a Good Book?
I often like to differentiate books (and other media, including movies...
Foreign Powers: A Twist of the Hybrid Helix
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