Oct 31, 202233 minHalloween Special 2022 - Vampires Mega-Analysis (How Authors Write the Bloodsucking Undead)In which I celebrate Halloween by discussing vampires, how they evolved and became a worldwide literary obsession.
Sep 23, 20228 minHow 'The Dark Between the Trees' Perfects the Haunted Forest TropeIn which I discuss Fiona Barnett's 'The Dark Between the Trees,' and the ways it elevates the haunted forest subgenre.
Sep 9, 20227 minHow 'Two Lumps of Sugar for Mr Anxiety' Heals Its Titular ConditionIn which I discuss Eli Wilde's 'Two Lumps of Sugar for Mr Anxiety' and the compelling way it represents mental health in adulthood.
Aug 26, 20229 min'Coraline' and the Importance of Gateway HorrorIn which I discuss Neil Gaiman's 'Coraline,' introducing the concept of gateway horror, and its inherent value.