by Cole Salao
Though print books are still the most popular form of reading material, ebooks have quickly found their own space in this digital era. Their lower cost and increased portability allow us to read more frequently and conveniently. They work the same way as traditional...
by Cole Salao |
With its bleak worldview, contrasting visuals, and crime-centric narratives, noir (nuh-waar) is a striking aesthetic that has impressed many film buffs. And while its status as a genre is still a matter of debate, there’s no denying its impact on the many films...
by Cole Salao |
Throughout literature, there are characters who seem to exist with a polar opposite within or beside them. These are the so-called gothic doubles, a dramatic device that has become a mainstay in much of gothic literature. These doppelgangers are used to explore...
by Cole Salao
When most people think of science fiction, odds are good that what they’re imagining is space opera. It’s no fault of theirs—popular space operas such as Star Wars have simply painted what most sci-fi stories look like to the general public. Many people...
by Cole Salao
Historical fiction excels at blending the real and the imaginary. It immerses you in real settings, which are often populated by real historical figures participating in real events, but the story itself is fictional. Depending on how much research the author does,...
