The Limits of White Civilization in “The Last Man” by Mary Shelley

The conflict between nature and civilization has never been more relevant. We are approaching the deadlines scientists have given us to reverse the works effects of human made climate change while people protest in the streets for Black lives, justice, and liberation (Sunrise Movement). We are seeing the constraints of a society built on white...

Updating My Platforms

I'm working on a class project which involves building an online platform and creating a brand. In that interest, I've been working on new graphics and content to create an environment where science fiction, fantasy, and creative audiences can come and enjoy more of the things they love. There are a few images I've created...

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Cuddles in Space

Cuddles in Space is a science fiction adventure story which follows a dog and a cat on a space station. Red is a dog who has spent his life in and out of foster homes. People decide Red is too big or too mean looking before they return him to the ARC: Animal Regulation Center....

The Endeavor

The Endeavor is a fantasy book about witches fighting an oppressive government while trying to find a new home for their people. It is set in an alternate version of earth where an earthquake has reshaped the planet. Citizens of the Kingdom live under the rule of the Church of the Faithful and witches are...

Find Yourself In “The Lost Coast”

Amy Rose Capetta sets a haunting and thrilling mood within the first few pages of “The Lost Coast”. We follow the story of Danny as she adjusts to life in her new home. But as she settles in Tempest, California, Danny feels drawn to the woods and to the mysterious group of friends known as...

The Individual in “The Lathe of Heaven”

Our lives are made up of our experiences and perspective, the people around us, and the society we live in. Each of us, an individual, can give and take from society to determine who we are. Sometimes, however, the society, if oppressive enough, seeks to shape the individual. Writers have been concerned with the individual...

Captain Stellar Finds His Dream Team

Captain Stellar is a fast-paced superhero adventure with danger, slow-burn romance, humor, and delicious descriptions of food. It was enjoyable to read and kept me turning the pages to learn what happened next. Cal is a regular guy trying to make the best of it in the city of Chicago. He works at his construction...

Words of Creation

I want to focus on creation. By this, I mean both in this essay and in my work. There are several mechanics of writing which fascinate me and the process and nature of creation are among them. Story creation is different for every writer. We can be planners with outlines which guide the story or...

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