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Priya Sridhar

A 2016 MBA graduate and published author, Priya Sridhar has been writing fantasy and science fiction for fifteen years, and counting, as well as contributing columns to Chalkpack Magazine and drawing a webcomic for five years. She also enjoys reading, biking, movie-watching, and classical music. One of her stories made the Top Ten Amazon Kindle Download list, and Alban Lake published her novella Carousel. Priya lives in Miami, Florida with her family and posts monthly at her blog A Faceless Author. Website Twitter: @PriyaJSridhar

The Importance of Being an Earnest Beta Reader

Stuck on your novel? Try getting a beta reader!

The Bunnicula Experiment: Why the Cartoon Didn’t Find an Audience

On the recent cartoon adaption of Bunnicula, which features all of the animals talking and the titular character being a real vampire.

The “Creep” in “Creepypasta” and Online Horror

On the creepypasta phenomenon and online horror.

Why Getting a Form Letter From an Author is a Good Thing

Why we shouldn't be upset when authors respond to us with form letters.

Why Are We Angry? Thoughts on Lionel Shriver’s Gaffe

On the ramifications of Lionel Shriver's speech on cultural appropriation, and why some authors are so easily offended by criticism.

The Potential of Annie: What Minor Batman Characters Can Inspire

Priya Sridhar focuses on a minor Batman character: Annie the strange homeless girl had a strange past and a sad ending.

What’s On Your Pull List? August 10, 2016

Priya Sridhar discusses what comics she's looking forward to this week, which include Golden Age Batman, two bickering sisters, and fantasy tributes.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Is no Sabrina the Teenage Witch

In the introduction to Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacaa writes how he pitched the story as a “love ...

To See or Not to See? That is the Suicide Squad Question

With Suicide Squad premiering this week to mixed reviews and controversy, Priya Sridhar discusses reasons for and against seeing the film.

Kids, Teen Titans Go, and Fandom

Priya Sridhar discusses one personal experience from the Florida Supercon regarding Teen Titans Go and how to remember to be kind to young fans.