In a lot of romances, the women are the mortals and the men immortals: vampires, werewolves, angels, demons. Yes, there are some really cool books where the women are magical and fall in love with mortal men, but these aren’t as common. The mainstream idea is that women fall in love with magical men. OrContinue reading “Supernatural Romance and the Power of the Other: Disney’s The Little Mermaid”
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When Did Gaston Become ‘The One’? The Change In Romantic Leads In YA Paranormal Literature
*spoilers for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Meyer’s Twilight Saga, Fitzpatrick’s Hush, Hush and Kate’s Fallen* Remember in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, when Belle is practically besieged by that ‘boorish, brainless’ Gaston? Remember how he’s the handsomest, manliest, most desirable man in the village? And remember how Belle refused him and fell in loveContinue reading “When Did Gaston Become ‘The One’? The Change In Romantic Leads In YA Paranormal Literature”
Round, Round, The Fairy Ring: Finally Finished!
My newest short story based on fairy myths called ‘Round, Round, The Fairy Ring’ is finally done. That also means that the first draft of the Tina Storm: Demon Hunter short story collection is also complete! *runs excitedly in tiny circles* Abigail likes her new house, but not her new baby sister. She’s sick andContinue reading “Round, Round, The Fairy Ring: Finally Finished!”
There’s A Story Behind Every Character
Found a beautiful little quote that every writer should keep in mind when they’re writing conflicted/broken characters – often villains looking for motivation. There’s a story behind every person. There’s a reason why they’re the way they are. They aren’t just like that because they want to [be]. Something in the past created them, andContinue reading “There’s A Story Behind Every Character”
Are Dreams Good For Inspiring Fiction?
My partner likes me to sleep well in the mornings because I more often than not come downstairs and tell him about my morning dreams, which are often very vivid and narrative-like. My latest one consisted of me returning to school only to be confronted by a Godzilla/Tyrannosaurus Rex type creature that went smashing throughContinue reading “Are Dreams Good For Inspiring Fiction?”
Lissa Bilyk 