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Sorting Fictional Characters into the Hogwarts Houses of Harry Potter
I have always liked J. K. Rowling’s system in the Harry Potter novels of sorting school children into houses based on their personalities. I know I’m not the only person who has sat around trying to...
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Meme Monday: Success Kid
This week’s meme is one of my favorites: Success Kid. What a perfect image. It’s pretty self explanatory: any time you experience a moment of good luck or unexpected success, this kid’s mug...
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Nine Heroic Animal Deaths in Science Fiction and Fantasy
The science fiction and fantasy genres are filled with animals who become loyal pets and friends to their human counterparts. Writers commonly build these characters up as some of the most selfless,...
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Ten Pieces of Shit Who Deserve to Die in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Some characters are evil. Some characters are ruthless. Some characters are pure monsters. But many evil, ruthless, and monstrous characters are endless amounts of fun to watch. Take the Joker. He’s...
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Literary Trope of the Week: Hero Worshipper
A literary trope in a story is like a cliché with impunity. It’s a recognizable convention, but if the author knows what to do, it can be used to great effect. Any writer looking for ways to add...
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A Casual Vacancy of Interest
Ick. Have you ever seen a more Muggle-ish turn of events? Here is the newly released cover for Rowling’s “adult” book, The Casual Vacancy. Look, there are authors I love, and there are filmmakers I...
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A Continuum of Parenting in Science Fiction & Fantasy
It’s easy to come up with a list of awful mothers and fathers in science fiction and fantasy stories, and almost just as easy to come up with examples of super awesome SF/F moms and dads. But what...
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10 Fictional Bookworms And What They Imply about Real Bookworms
The trope of the bookworm in movies, tv, and literature is as ubiquitous as the mean girl trope or the misunderstood bully trope. Usually it takes the form of a socially awkward character with...
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5 Strategies for Integrating Fictional Legends into Your Fictional World
One of the most fun aspects about building a fantasy world is creating legends, fables, and fairy tales for your imaginary culture. Doing so – through folk songs or poetry or allusions via character...
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10 Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Fight Settings
I am not one of those SF/F readers whose area of expertise is battle strategy, sword fighting, or weapons, so when I read about or watch a fight scene I’m not looking for realism. I don’t care if...
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