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That Black Dress

November 8, 2017 Literature by B.G. Reynolds

Ever feel like you wanted to transform yourself, just for an evening? Black is multifunctional and multi-seasonal. The world of fashion views time cyclically, and therefore it asserts colors and styles inspired by seasonal rotations. As the rule goes, we wear green and brown in the fall, florals we reserve for spring, white is not be flaunted around pass the summer season, and so forth. The little black dress, however, can be rocked anytime, any season and at any occasion. It has been a while singe ladies reserved it strictly for black-tie fund-raiser events they hoped to get an…

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The Space Between the Stars

June 12, 2017 In Review/Literature/Noteworthy/Speculative by Nikita Ross

The Space Between the Stars offers symmetry between an enjoyable read and thought-provoking subject matter. Where it falls short of appealing to science fiction fans, it’s bound to act as a segue for fiction lovers easing themselves into the sci-fi genre. One can only hope that Corlett will revisit this world in the future and build upon the foundation she’s created. In the meantime, Corlett has an extensive list of successful short stories worth exploring.

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Kim Jackson: Artist, Fort Worth Phenomenon

February 12, 2017 Arts & Culture/Guest in the Pub/Literature/Local Flavor by B.G. Reynolds

Local Fort Worth artist Kim Jackson sits down with Falchion for an exclusive interview, Guest at the Pub series.

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In Review: Michael Chabon’s Moonglow

January 31, 2017 In Review/Literature by Nikita Ross

Moonglow has unsurprisingly earned Michael Chabon the nomination in the fiction category of the National Book Critics Circle awards for 2016, alongside other celebrated authors such as Margaret Atwood.

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Ten Timeless Lessons from the Bear of Very Little Brain (part 2)

January 22, 2017 Lifestyle/Literature/Noteworthy by Julieta Kaludova

So far we distilled five of Winnie-the-Pooh’s timeless lessons pertaining largely to knowledge, self-knowledge, and the way we interact with the others. Let’s get on with the other five insights straight from Milne’s masterpiece, dedicated to all children age 4 to 104!

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Long Live the King: An Exploration of Stephen King’s Success

January 19, 2017 Fiction/Literature/Noteworthy by Nikita Ross

In his crossover memoir/ writing guide On Writing, King tells the tale of hanging all his writing rejections on a nail in his room. He eventually collected so many that the nail ripped out of the wall, resulting in King procuring a larger, longer spike.

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Ten Timeless Lessons From the Bear of Very Little Brain

January 18, 2017 Lifestyle/Literature/Noteworthy by Julieta Kaludova

Writing a story that is equally enjoyable and of an immense value for children and grown-ups alike is indeed an art in-and-of itself; and one that, alas, few pen masters today possess. A.A. Milne, though, was certainly one such master.

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Polish Literature Meets HBO’s Hit New Series Westworld

January 13, 2017 Film & TV/In Review/Literature/Speculative by B.G. Reynolds

Coming of Age Under Martial Law (named 2016 Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE) is а fascinating, in-depth examination of some 30 Polish novels written by the ‘89ers, a generation of writers whose coming of age coincided with the fall of Communism in Poland, and who had to quickly adapt to capitalism and western style democracy.

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In Review: While you Were Sleeping

December 30, 2016 Fiction/In Review by Nikita Ross

The theme is like many we’ve seen in the psychological thriller genre of late. While You Were Sleeping follows the unprecedented success of similar books like Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.

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Carrie Fisher, dead at 60

December 27, 2016 Film & TV/Literature by B.G. Reynolds

Carrie Fisher has died. It is a big blow, coming as it does at the end of a year that has seen so many wonderful talents depart this earth. She was 60.

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