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 cyberpunk series, The Jayu City Chronicles, is available everywhere books are sold. 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, Bluesky, TikTok, website).
A Case for All Points of View
December 15, 2023What'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
December 1, 2023From 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
November 16, 2023Comic books are nerdy soap operas, so embrace the rich tapestry of decades-long and contradicting backstories.
No More Computers as Magical Shortcuts
November 15, 2023As technology has progressed in real life, its representation in TV and books is almost magical, but is this effective storytelling?
10 Poetry Books About Mental Health
November 13, 2023Poetry is deeply personal and often deals with mental health issues. Here are 10 great poetry books about mental health.
The Best High Fantasy Books for Magical Escapes
November 8, 2023Swords, sorcery, and second worlds abound. Here are the 25 best high fantasy books to read for your magical escape.
In Defense of Didactic Literature
November 1, 2023Whatever lesson didactic literature is trying to teach, there's a place for it in the reading landscape of the world.
24 African Poets You Need to Read
October 25, 2023In a continent with so many great languages and cultures, here are 25 amazing African poets that you need to be reading right now.
10 Comics to Read Before Playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Game
October 20, 2023There are a lot of characters in Insomniac's upcoming game. Here are 10 comics to read before playing Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
How Performing in a Musical Adaptation of Pride and Prejudice Brought Me Closer to the Book
October 13, 2023Playing a Charlotte pastiche in a musical gave me a profound appreciation of Charlotte Lucas and Pride and Prejudice overall.