Fiction
Never Piss Off An Author (You Will End Up in Our Next Work!)
A cliché statement, yes, but true, nonetheless. It comes with the territory of watching this world turn (and burn) before my very eyes as well as your own, I’m sure of it. In my own case, I have felt story upon story begging me to be written as more events unfold, not merely in current events globally, but in the behind the scenes of said events. Never mind how such events may impact my own life—bigger things are at play and must be called out!
By Jackie Barrows2 years ago in Critique
Critique Requested: "The Kelpie"
Begging for critique! Overall, I like The Kelpie, but the opening of Part One feels rambling and completely all over the place. It needs toightening, and I'm floundering. Which bits would you cut? Is there anything that pulls you out of the story? Does it matter that I haven't named the town or village where she lives? Is that a flaw?
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique
Critiques Needed: First pages of Project Styx. Top Story - January 2024. Content Warning.
Authors note: I would like constructive critiques on the first pages of a sci-fi fantasy book I am working on. I would like to know first impressions and things that need to be worked on. This is so I can get an idea of what an agent or editor might think. I also know that this is long—no need to read the whole thing, in fact, tell me when you lose interest.
By K. Kocheryan2 years ago in Critique
Fans are Divided as "The One Piece" Trailer is Released
The recent unveiling of WIT Studio's trailer for the "One Piece" remake has sparked a division among fans. While some eagerly anticipate potential improvements such as reduced filler and improved pacing, others express reservations, particularly regarding the timing of the adaptation and possible alterations to the beloved voice cast and soundtrack. This divide underscores the deep emotional connection fans maintain with the original series, highlighting the intricacies of introducing changes to a well-established and cherished anime.
By Sugam Basnet2 years ago in Critique
Lovecraft Country (TV Series)
The television series, "Lovecraft Country" is a horror and historical fiction set in 1950s Chicago. The Freeman family makes travel guides for Black Americans traveling in the pre-Civil Rights era. They quickly learn that they must battle racism by understanding the threatening magic surrounding them.
By Riah the Writer2 years ago in Critique
Dark Obsessions A Kate Barnes Thriller
Who likes a mystery? Marie Sutro has written 'Dark Obsessions A Kate Barnes Thriller'. This a murder mystery where the detective Kate Barnes who needs time to pull herself together due to what happened during a previous case that affected her in many ways. Kate has some personal issues to work through and a trip to the Northwest United States could be just the place where the answers could be found in more ways than one. Marie has written this mystery that gives the reader quite a ride into a psychological thriller. The cover art does give the reader a sense of the territory the reader is about to enter. The main character of Kate has many dimensions and Marie Sutro brings those dimensions to light and makes the reader like Kate and will bring about an understanding of what one's mind has to learn to deal with both the past and the present in a given situation.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Adventures of Lilly Nilly Pardon My French It's the Language of Ballet
What an introduction to the world of dance and the French language. Nancy Paris is the writer and illustrator of this children's picture book. This is the story of a little girl by the name of Lilly Nilly and journey in learning ballet as well as some of the French language. This is a beginning chapter book in a way. Nancy's drawings shows and tells what Lilly's ideas of learning what ballet is about somewhat. The sketches are drawn using crayons and made the pictures appealing to children. Some of the French language she uses could cause some misinterpretations but this story makes it fun. It is also a good story to create an interest in the world of ballet and learning a new language. Each of the short chapters gives each level each level that Lilly lives through from learning the basic skills needed to performing and even seeing and learning what makes a good friend using humor.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Stephen Seagull is Bad
'Stephen Seagull is Bad' is a children's picture book written by Dawn Lippiatt. Stephen Seagull teaches what is good and bad. Dawn Lippiatt has written this book about a seagull named Stephen to live up to what his father seems to think how a seagull should behave. Stephen wants to make his father proud. Will he do it? Dawn has written a picture book that is quite descriptive in and on various behaviors exhibited by the main character of Stephen Seagull. The artwork seems to give me the impression of watercolors or even the use of pastels to give the readers the sense of a seaside environment and how seagulls live and act around others. The use of boldface words for emphasizing various words was a good technical device for young readers to understand the story. It could also be a good story to share about various cultures just by seeing some of the human characters and how they look.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
