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Writing Prompt: Use a legend, myth, or fairytale as a starting point, and write your own story where you try any or all of the following: change the time/location of the story, switch the genders of the main characters, write it only in dialogue, write it without any dialogue, write the entire thing in oneContinue Reading
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In Neddy, John Cheever created a truly delusional man who suffers from selective amnesia while he imagines himself to be great. Neddy lives in what should be a suburban paradise, but in the superficial McCarthy-era world of deceit, materialism, and broken promises, nothing is as Neddy wants to believe it is. Even the weather eludesContinue Reading
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“I didn’t realize for a long time what the thing was that showed behind, that dim sub-pattern, but now I am quite sure it is a woman.” – Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper” This story is about a woman who is trapped by society, her marriage, and her own mental illness. She is alsoContinue Reading
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Tell Me Everything, by Cambria Brockman, is a riveting novel that can fairly be compared to Donna Tartt’s highly esteemed The Secret History. The protagonist of Tell Me Everything, Malin, goes to college in New England. It’s not quite Ivy League, but it’s elite and attracts a certain kind of accomplished of student, like the wealthyContinue Reading
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It’s unusual for me to read nonfiction, but I was drawn to Ronan Farrow’s Catch and Kill for several reasons. I’d already watched Farrow v. Allen and Untouchable, both of which are documentaries on HBO, and which deal with sexual abuse and abuse of power, focusing on the allegations against Woody Allen and Harvey Weinstein, respectively. After watching both I cameContinue Reading
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Lately, I’ve been laid up, after having an unexpected, traumatic tooth extraction, and then coming down with Covid. I am fully vaccinated, boosted, practice good dental hygiene, rarely go out and wear a quality mask whenever I do – so this state of affairs has felt extremely unjust. (I am in the process of writingContinue Reading
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This fall, as part of my MFA program in Creative Writing at Lindenwood University I took a course in revisionist fiction. When I told them about the course, my friends and family would ask, “What’s revisionist fiction?” Revisionist fiction is when you take an original work, and riff on it. For instance, there’s the originalContinue Reading
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Do adjective stems confuse you? Then read this helpful guide on how to find the stem of any Latin adjective! Adjective stems are important. You need to know an adjective’s stem in order to be able to decline it. Plus knowing the stem helps you to recognize the adjective when you see it in the...
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It’s been several years since I’ve published a novel, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been writing. I started Favorite Daughters roughly six years ago, and I went through multiple revisions and rewrites, and a long process in finding a publisher. But I am happy to announce that Black Rose Writing will release Favorite DaughtersContinue Reading
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Broadcast News has always been one of my top ten favorite films, ever since I saw it in the theater as a teenager. When I was young, I enjoyed it for its witty banter and the depiction of its feminist yet feminine protagonist, Holly Hunter’s Jane. At one point, Jane’s boss says to her sarcastically,Continue Reading
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Trying to decide whether or not Latin is for you? Here are 9 reasons why you should learn Latin! My study of Latin has enriched my life in so many ways. But learning a language – any language – is a challenge, so you need to be committed. Do I think Latin is still worth...
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I became aware of The Ballerinas, by Rachel Kapelke Dale, in an airport bookstore, when I had six hours to kill due to a delayed flight. I was immediately intrigued by its cover, with three female forms donned in pretty pink tutus. That’s because I have spent a lot of time in my life, fromContinue Reading
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Looking for good reading material? Check out this list of ten lesser known Greek tragedies you probably haven’t read (or even heard of!). You’ve heard of Medea, Antigone, and Oedipus Rex. But did you know that there are over 30 tragedies surviving from classical Athens? If Greek tragedy is new to you, check out my...
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Parsing Latin verbs is easy once you get the hang of it. Read this quick post to learn how to parse Latin verbs (and how parsing can help you out). First of all, what does it mean to parse a verb, anyway? When you parse a verb, you identify all its verbal properties. You describe...
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Are you struggling with adjectives or simply trying to master them? Then this post on Latin adjectives for beginners is just the thing for you. Once you have a handle on Latin nouns, it’s time to dive into adjectives. In this post, I will discuss the all the most important aspects in a beginner-friendly way....
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Person and number are two important properties of Latin verbs. Read this quick post to learn a) what person and number are and b) how to identify the person and number of any Latin verb. First we will go through each person and number, and then we will examine Latin verb personal endings. These personal...
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The genitive case is extremely important in Latin. This ultimate guide will tell you what the genitive is, how to translate it, and how to use it. This post is relevant to students of all different levels, from beginning to advanced. Information is presented from most important to least. If you are just embarking on...
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Wondering what to write on your Latin flashcards? Look no further. This post will explain exactly how to make effective Latin flashcards for all different parts of speech. In this post, I will teach you how to design your Latin flashcards in a way that will make your studies easier later on. These smart, effective...
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What are the four principal parts in Latin and why are they important? Read this ultimate guide to Latin verb principal parts to find out. Principal parts come up all the time when you are learning Latin. Usually we use this term to refer specifically to the principal parts of verbs. In this post, we...
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Wondering what the vocative case is in Latin? This post tells you everything you need to know, with examples and charts. The good news is that the vocative case is one of the easiest Latin cases to learn. It only has one use and it is almost always identical to the nominative case in form....
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