The Writer's Workout

Who doesn’t like a bit of romance? Whether that’s in a romance novel or as a side plot in a mystery, fantasy, or sci-fi novel

I found myself more compelled by Bella, angsty and bratty as she is, because she really was different from any other hero I’d ever read.

Who doesn’t like a hero? They save the day, go on adventures, and maybe even get a love interest. Yes, the anti-hero is fun and broody...

I fell in love with anti heroes early and hard. To me, heroes were a bit boring. I mean, they were necessary for the story, but the...

A Male Seductress in Shrek 2 The Shrek franchise was successful for a number of reasons: Its double entendres that entertained children...

I'm sure we all know the character: the dame with legs for days, the vamp with pillowy lips, the siren with the golden voice. She causes...

Sidekicks get a bad rep: It can be easy for audiences to overlook a supporting role in favor of lavishing praise and adoration on the...