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Lycanthropy – Disease or Genetics?

by Keira 07.28.2011

When it comes to paranormal world building there are two major philosophies on how a character can have lycanthropy. Both, depending on the author, have some connection with the moon. The first theory is that it can be caught. This makes it a disease. Catching lycanthropy is usually caused from a bite of a were-creature. [...]

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Why Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley are the Least Romantic Literary Couple of the Age

by Keira 05.10.2011

This post was written in response to the Miami Book Examiner’s defense of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley as one of the five most romantic literary couples. Point One: Great literary romances develop in a believable way. The Book Examiner would have you believe that because J.K. Rowling had seven books to write that the [...]

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Fantasy with a Dash of Romance

by Keira 12.21.2008

“Every age embraces the vampire it needs,” said Mike Deloney. Read on here. The Top 3 Young Adult Books From 2008: in no particular order… Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (vamps), Brisingr by Christopher Paolini (dragons), Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling (wizards). What this means: While it’s nearly impossible to be more [...]

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