By: Zenia deHaven I’ll admit it: I have bought a book based on its cover before, and I will again. There are times when I don’t even read the book’s blurb and just shove that bad boy right into my basket because the cover has a cool dragon. I enjoy Read more
By Jade Danelian Your ex is evil. Terrible. Wicked. There truly is no better person to base the antagonist of your novel on; everything about them screams merciless, power-hungry villain, and so, as you write, you picture the color of your ex’s hair, the shape of their eyes, and even Read more
By Kathryne McCann This past Saturday, on the second floor of the Old South Church on Boylston Street, Hafsah Faizal captivated rows of fantasy fans and hopeful writers. The audience ranged from teens and tweens to adults of all ages, each and every one enthralled by the 32-year-old author who Read more
By Bretton Cadigan As a kid I’d often head to the mall with my parents, and if I’d saved up enough allowance, I’d head to GameStop and buy a new video game, along with the strategy guide. If you don’t know about strategy guides (maybe you don’t play games, or Read more
By Nick Mendillo The film Good Boy was released on October 3, 2025. Marketed as “a horror film that follows the perspective of the dog,” it immediately intrigued me. I’ve always believed all things are better with dogs—especially horror—and knowing the dog wouldn’t die (as confirmed by director Ben Leonberg) Read more