LIU:I was really interested in, like, historical fiction at the time. One book that I remember reading about—oh my gosh, it’s a very famous book, and I don’t remember the name anymore. However, it was about a young girl’s perspective of being, living in an internment camp, the...
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Whether or not you see it as rarified, complex or overwrought, literary fiction has a great deal to offer. If you usually write genre fiction, reading literary fiction can show you ways to use language and form playfully – though not reinventing the wheel entirely does ensure the accessibilit...
it always comes down to the local spots—places where you can get authentic food without the tourist traps,” he says. “In Paris, there’s a small restaurant where the food is fantastic, the wine is plentiful, and you get that gritty, authentic experience. That’s the real Paris for m...
So, next time you're reading some fiction, have a look at how the author handles psychic distance: what range they use, and how and why they move to and fro within the range. Have a think about how that affects the way you experience the piece. If it's told from more than...
They'll redden, and breathe sweet melody." This bit of verse is surrounded by recipes that constitute "real" beauty tips—recipes for hair dye and facial milks—making it read, to this modern viewer, a bit flip, like, "Yeah, yeah, begoodand all,but then do the real nitty-gritty."...
Does a bear sh#t in the woods? doesn't know if she's washing or hanging out does not know shit from Shinola doesn't have a prayer doesn't stand a chance dog days dog eat dog dog in the manger dog tired Dogs bark, but the caravan moves on. ...
Have you ever wondered if the choices you made on a daily basis impact the grand scheme of life? Does it really matter if you stop for that morning coffee? I say it matters, and so does Andy Gavin, author of Untimed, a riveting new fantasy/science fiction novel for young adults. ...
What does he wish? That I become Buddha to enlighten all sentient beings. For that to happen I cannot use these objects to carry out the aims of my negative mind; that would be completely opposite to my guru’s wishes. I would be misusing my guru’s possessions.” At the end of ...
What should I know about competitive majors? Does "competitive" mean there are extra considerations for acceptance, or that there are limited spaces? What do students like and dislike about attending this school? Are there any students I can talk to about their experience?