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Magic for Grown-Ups

Normally, I am among the last to spot trends in publishing, particularly of the supernatural tendency. It wasn’t until I ...

Why I Read Young Adult Literature

As a bonafide grown up (membership card pending successful completion of one week without letting clothes pile up on the ...

In Defence of Darkness

In honour of Banned Books Week last week, I’ve been reading Laurie Halse Anderson’s young adult novel Speak.  I’m an ...

Five True Stories to Scare You Silly

I’m not sure if Halloween ranks as my favorite holiday, but it’s definitely up in the top few. And the ...

Chatting About Evolution, One Neighborhood at a Time

I got my English degree at a very small public liberal arts college out on the prairies of Minnesota. One ...