Long read (17-18 min.). As cold winds blow down from the north towards the end of November, households start prepping for Christmas. We’re going to take a stroll back to Victorian times, via a story that has been a beloved part of the holiday season for 180 years. Steep some mulled wine and pour a …
Someone asked me the other day how, as an author, I felt about A.I. Let me answer that by mentioning a query in one of the Facebook groups for authors that I belong to. A fellow asked this question: if he used A.I. to create an entire novel for him, would it be ethical for …
October is the month made for ‘creature features’, and one of my favourites is Jason and the Argonauts (1963). The story is a classic from the mythology of ancient Greece. It’s a grand heroic tale full of adventure, love and betrayal. Jason was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolkos, as well as …
Vintage creature storytelling at its best: Ray Harryhausen Read More »
