Embrace the Madness (Arkham Horror — The Living Card Game)

In much the same way as the Old Ones themselves, H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos has become ubiquitous through contemporary popular culture. Lovecraftian cosmic horror has inspired an enormous range of literature, board and video…

Bridging the Gap Between Literary and Genre Fiction

Surprise versus Tension

Writers often use both surprise and tension in their stories to manipulate the reader into experiencing certain…

So, What are Motifs, and How Can I Use Them in My Writing? (#2 Abstract Motifs)

Strategic Cheating: Competitiveness, Cooperation, and Fun

So, What are Motifs, and How Can I Use Them in My Writing? (#3 Landscape as Motif)

Literary Devices — A Brief Prequel

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Writing My Way to Recovery #1 Physical

Despite now having a sit-down job, I have always been, and still am, a very active person…

Kissing My Villain

It was raining harder than usual when you kissed me on the gravel path in the park. The rain peppered our skin, breaking the calm of the…

Two Book Reviews — Julia Armfield