Here's a little something I'm working on! It might become Chapter 1 in a novella or novel about my character Marcelle's origin story one day, or it might stay a short story. At this point in the tale, she is still a human known as Marie de Noir. This is the very first meeting between … Continue reading The Murderess: Marcelle’s Origin, a Short Story
Books
Do I Write Smut?
Someone told me that they found my book, Witch’s Knight, on a shelf of a bookstore under the erotica section. It’s not the first time Witch’s Knight has been classified as erotica, though I personally don’t consider it as such. Honestly, I was just thrilled they found my book in the wild on real bookstore … Continue reading Do I Write Smut?
Colonialism in Lord of the Rings
The official first look into Amazon Prime's new series The Rings of Power was released recently and, as expected, the racists are angry. They are angry because the cast isn't all white. [cue: shock] Quick note: if you would like to view this post in video form, check it out on YouTube here! Image is … Continue reading Colonialism in Lord of the Rings
Writing Jewish Characters
Antisemitism, like any other form of bigotry, flourishes in the demonization of the "other". When all you see is a harmful stereotype, it's easier to forget that someone is human.
The Popularity of Unhealthy Romances – A Look at Twilight and Fifty Shades of Grey
Why does this happen? And why do we as a society apparently love it?
Evelyn Silver 