China Rich Girlfriend: The Book

Well, the movie has been pushed back due to the (Asian, female) scriptwriter quitting after learning she was being paid way less than her (white, male) cowriter. Here’s hoping that gets worked out, and that they hire other equally skilled Asian writers. But until then, we have the book to tide us over. First of… Read More

Helen Oyeyemi

Good news, everyone! The NYT nonfiction bestseller list is FULL of books on anti-racism and Black experiences in our culture. It is amazing to see so many people engaging in this moment. It’s not just nonfiction that’s having its day, fiction stories by and about Black people are also commanding bestseller lists. F-BOM leans toward… Read More

Pride & Prejudice

Jane Austen’s most famous novel is also one of her most frequently adapted and retold. (Raise your hand if you also watch a Pride and Prejudice movie or miniseries when you’re home sick…). Though often thought of as “just” a romance author, Austen was a sharp critic of her time and an observer of human… Read More

Genta Sebastian’s Award Winning “Riding the Rainbow”

I met Genta Sebastian two years ago via a local writing group, and from the moment I began beta-reading one of her submissions I fell in love with her writing. Since that fateful day we’ve attended WisCon 2014 together as well as worked together (along with six other authors) to publish a short story anthology. Thus it… Read More

“The Truth is Out There” with a Reboot of Inspiration

*spoiler alert* The truth is out there. At least, that’s how I feel about the reboot of the X-Files which I am hoping will live up to the original. The iconic show will begin again on January 24th, 2016 (Den of Geek is continuing to update news). Surprisingly, the directors are recruiting the main actors from… Read More

Through the Looking Glass: A (not so) Warped View of Alice

Warning: *spoilers* ahead! Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has become iconic, whether as an imitation of the original story or new adaptions. Alice has inspired everything from art to movies to games to story spinoffs. The book has given people pause, conjured bizarre thoughts, made us think Lewis Carol was on drugs, and twisted its way into our everyday language.… Read More