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Chris M. Arnone

The son of a librarian, Chris M. Arnone's love of books was as inevitable as gravity. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. His novel, The Hermes Protocol, was published by Castle Bridge Media in 2023 and the next book in that series is due out in winter 2024. His work can also be found in Adelaide Literary Magazine and FEED Lit Mag. You can find him writing more books, poetry, and acting in Kansas City. You can also follow him on social media (Facebook, Goodreads, Instagram, Twitter, website).

Never Read Poetry? Here’s Where to Begin

Curious about the world of poetry but have no idea where to begin? We've got a guide to get you reading some of the best and most accessible poetry out there.

The 10 Best Hugo Award Winners to Check Out

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The Best Fantasy Series Books To Fill Your Life with Magic

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The 10 Categorically Best Comics of 2023

From superheroes to history to science fiction to vampires and so much more, here are the 10 best comics of 2023.

The 10 Absolute Best Science Fiction Books of 2023

2023 was an incredible year for books celebrating all things science. Here are 10 of the best science fiction books of 2023.

Jump Into These 9 New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books in January 2024

The best new sci-fi and fantasy books out January 2024 feature mythological retellings, space adventures, cyberpunk ghost stories, and more!

A Case for All Points of View

What's wrong with a preferred point of view for reading novels? A case for considering the purpose behind a point of view.

A Brief Guide to Kryptonians

From Superman to Supergirl to Doomsday, here's a brief primer to the Kryptonians of DC Comics. Up, up, and away.

Why Comic Books are Like Soap Operas; Or, How I Learned to Love Continuity

Comic books are nerdy soap operas, so embrace the rich tapestry of decades-long and contradicting backstories.

No More Computers as Magical Shortcuts

As technology has progressed in real life, its representation in TV and books is almost magical, but is this effective storytelling?