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Writing Advice: Plot Strings

http://lagemoyen.blogspot.com Something that I really admire in fiction is the ability to fully develop several characters’ story arcs and then tangle them together in interesting ways. For example,...

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Pick-a-Poem: Clare Rossini

http://riverwalkmamas.com Welcome, blog readers, to another installment of our weekly Pick-a-Poem feature. Each week, we feature a new poet and his or her work here on the blog. If you’re looking for a...

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Meet the Editors: Caitlyn Quinlan

Caitlyn Quinlan It’s Friday, dear readers, and you know what that means! We have yet another entry in our “Meet the Editors” series. This week we have a post on Caitlyn Quinlan. Caitlyn is currently a...

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Editor’s Notes #176

Image source: http://editorialiste.blogspot.com Hi, everyone! I know it’s been a while, but it’s now time for another round-up of posts here on the blog. Since it’s been a while, there are quite a few...

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Writing Advice: Foundations

http://lagemoyen.blogspot.com Although plotting a story can be a fun process, I sometimes struggle with it. At times, my plotting process begins with a mess of words, typed quickly and with no...

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Jet Fuel Jukebox for 3/15/16

After a week off, the Jukebox returns for another exciting installment! Featuring 20 songs that are sure to have you singing along, this week’s playlist highlights The 1975 and their new album “I Like...

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Pick-a-Poem: W.S. Merwin

http://riverwalkmamas.com Hi, blog readers! I hope you’re all having a wonderful week so far. We’ve reached the midpoint — Wednesday — so that means it’s time for another installment of Pick-a-Poem. If...

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Good God, Goodman: A Review of “10 Cloverfield Lane”

http://bit.ly/1K9CevA From first-time director Dan Trachtenberg and producer J.J. Abrams comes “10 Cloverfield Lane,” a curious psychological thriller that has been billed as a spiritual successor to...

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Colors of Noise: The 1975’s “I Like It When You Sleep…”

http://bit.ly/1UzzJoF I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It. The poignant, yet slightly pretentious title of The 1975’s sophomore album describes a love for something...

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Infinite Canvas 3/16/16

The Infinite Canvas podcast returns this week with our shortest episode (clocking in at a brisk 37 minutes), and it’s actually my favorite that we’ve done so far. Listen as we talk through topics that...

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Jet Fuel Jukebox for 3/22/16

It’s Tuesday yet again, so toss your quarter into the newest Jet Fuel Jukebox to hear some of the best songs around (actual playlist is free to listen to; no quarter required). This week’s playlist...

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Haley’s Poetic Playlist: “Sometime Around Midnight”

Well, hello! My name is Haley and I’m trying my hand at this blogging thing. I do not read as much as I should these days, but I do listen to a decent amount of music. As a long distance runner, I...

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Infinite Canvas Podcast 3/24/16

This week on the Infinite Canvas Podcast, Dan and Mike discuss a multitude of topics that include reminiscing on their time at C2E2. They also touch on their admiration for the early parts of season 2...

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Meet the Editors: Gina Capperino

Gina Capperino Happy Friday, everybody! The school semester is quickly coming to a close, but we still have new editors for you to meet! This week we have assistant blog editor Gina Capperino. Gina is...

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The Atlas Outlaw – Literature Over Laptops

The amateur’s guide to traveling with literature. Whether you’re adventuring to bucket list lands or testing your luck on Vegas slot machines, packing is usually a last minute panic. Maturely you give...

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Not So “Super” After All: A Review of “Batman v Superman”

http://imdb.to/INT4SG Let it be known that I was ecstatic leading up to the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. This is a pairing of characters that I’ve been waiting to see on the big...

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Writing Advice: Theme

http://lagemoyen.blogspot.com Theme has always been a tricky thing for me to nail down in my writing. Sure, I studied English in college and examined the themes of many books. But when it comes to my...

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Infinite Canvas Talks About “Batman v Superman”

We have a special episode of Infinite Canvas today that is all about the new film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” The podcast — also featuring our first ever guest — is spoiler-free for the first...

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Jet Fuel Jukebox for 3/29/16

Is it Tuesday already? Awesome! You know what that means! It’s time for another edition of our weekly playlist, curated by Michael Lane and Jake Johnson. This week we have highlighted Gwen Stefani’s...

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Pick-a-Poem: Debra Nystrom

http://riverwalkmamas.com Welcome, blog readers, to another week and another featured poem. Every Wednesday, we feature a new poem here on the blog for you to read and discover. These poems all come...

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