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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).

What I Learned From The Sealey Challenge

Even though it began in 2017, this year was the first I'd heard of The Sealey Challenge. So what did I learn from The Sealey Challenge?

10 Genre-Blending Fantasy Books

For those of us that love multiple genres of books, here are ten genre-blending fantasy books as good as any Pitch Perfect mash-up.

Who is Black Adam?

Dwayne Johnson is the biggest name in Hollywood and we're all waiting for his superhero turn in 2022's Black Adam. But who is Black Adam?

A Guide to Sonnets

Of all the formal traditions in poetry, the sonnet might be the most famous. So what exactly is a sonnet? Here's a guide to sonnets.

12 Must-Read Stories on DC Universe Infinite

DC Universe relaunched as DC Universe Infinite back in January. Here are some must-read stories from the relaunch.

6 Manhwa and Manga Like The Beginning After the End

If you're caught up on this classic and looking for something similar, here are eight manhwa and manga like The Beginning After the End.

A Guide to Pastoral Poetry

As I sit down like I do every year to write some pastoral poetry, I thought I'd share a guide to this venerated school of poetry.

8 Books About Gender Fluidity for Young Readers

Gender as a binary is purely a social construct. Here are eight books about gender fluidity to get the ball rolling for your young reader.

The StoryGraph Review: Is It Worth Replacing Goodreads?

While there are a number of Goodreads alternatives, The StoryGraph is the closest analog. Here's your Book Riot review of The StoryGraph.

14 of the Best Books for New Dads

Here are some of the best books for new dads, including The Sh!t No One Tells You: A Guide to Surviving Your Baby's First Year by Dawn Dais.