Review: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K Jemisin
While you may think this is a novel about political intrigue, it’s actually more of a love story.
Books and Writing
Strong Female Characters are Weak Writing
Have you ever noticed there’s no male equivalent to this trope? There’s no Strong Male Character? Of course not, it is always assumed that men are strong.
Tone and Character: Why I Love ‘Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe’
What struck me the most about this book is the tone. In this post, I wanted to examine how the tone influences the characters and how that enhances the reading experience.
Keeping it Relatable: My Thoughts on Red, White, and Royal Blue
This is the kind of novel I’ll reread on a bad day for many years to come. It’s rare to find books that comfort you like that. And yet–and yet, there’s something I can’t reconcile with: their incredible privilege.
“Fugitive Love”: On Vikram Seth’s ‘An Equal Music’
Ultimately this is a story about the one that got away. The book wonders what could have been. Therein lies its tragedy.
How to make an adventure novel more exciting – my opinions
How do you write an exciting adventure story? I’ve been mulling over this recently.
Interview Your Character With These Thirty Questions!
Thirty questions to ask your character!
Diving Into Earthsea – I Finally Read Ursula Le Guin!
My thoughts on my first Ursula Le Guin novel.
Writing Resources for the Digital Age
Here are some of my favourite links, apps, and other writing resources!
Damini Kane 