PinnedProse and Context by Zach LaengertSacrifice: Robin Hobb and House of the DragonArt imitates life, and vice versa — can we do better with the stories we tell?4 min read·1 day ago----
PinnedProse and Context by Zach LaengertSwift Riffle: Lesbian Representation in Speculative FictionSci-fi, fantasy, both or neither; these queer girls are on fire6 min read·6 days ago----
PinnedProse and Context by Zach LaengertRoses are Red, Violets are Blue, We Love “This is How You Lose the Time War” and so Will YouDiscussing a book which defies categorization5 min read·Apr 20, 2024----
Prose and Context by Zach LaengertBound(less) Possibility: Narnia and The MagiciansComparing two fictional locations to uncover a world of meaning5 min read·Jun 9, 2024----
Prose and Context by Zach LaengertShort Fiction: DedicationA short story about love and pain, legacy and hope8 min read·Jun 2, 2024----
Prose and Context by Zach LaengertObsession’s Folly: “Pitcher Plant” Spotlight & AnalysisAdam-Troy Castro’s short story draws you in and never lets go8 min read·May 27, 2024----
Prose and Context by Zach LaengertVampires III: Who are We?What you eat, what you remember, how you survive.9 min read·May 20, 2024----
Prose and Context by Zach LaengertVampires II: Puzzling Reflections — Anno Dracula, Lucy Westenra, Gwendolyn KisteThe many deaths of Dracula and the power of new perspectives5 min read·May 12, 2024----
Prose and Context by Zach LaengertVampires I: Ageless & ImminentVampires are more than silly Halloween costumes — their nature and depictions in media have a lot to teach us about our societal fears.4 min read·May 5, 2024----
Prose and Context by Zach LaengertPerspective, Plot and World: What Makes Great Speculative Fiction?Discussing worldbuilding in books by Alastair Reynolds, Leigh Bardugo and others7 min read·Apr 27, 2024----
