January 2025
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Analysis: Heroism in AE’s “The Last Hero”
Heroism takes many forms. For instance, in “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” we find multiple examples of heroes, from Sir Percy’s misleading behavior to hide his true…
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Writing Craft: Writing Suspense
Craft suspense through gradual tension, character involvement, controlled information flow, pacing, foreshadowing, surprises, crisis points, and lingering unanswered questions.
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Literature in Film: The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999)
Today on the blog we review The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999). Join us to learn more!
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Building Background: The Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror, a radical period in the French Revolution, involved widespread violence and radical politics. Its legacy is a warning against unchecked fervor.
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Literary Quotes: “The present is not so glorious…
Baroness Orczy’s historical fiction approach, exemplified in her characters and narratives, inspires writers to craft timeless stories, balancing past and present.
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Analysis: Heroism in The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel unveils a nuanced hero, blending wit, sacrifice, and unexpected personas, challenging conventional views of heroism in society.
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Writing Craft: Writing Historical Fiction
Historical fiction spans diverse eras and cultures, blending reality and imagination to craft engaging narratives rooted in the past.
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I hit 500 subscribers!
Today we celebrate 500 subscribers. It took a while! But we did it!
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Short Story Analysis: “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe
“And the life of the ebony clock went out with that of the last of the gay. And the flames of the tripods expired. And…
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Writing Craft: Using Narrative foreshadowing to build your stories
“I just hope — if he does come — it won’t be some sort of horror show.” Iris Murdoch | The Message to the Planet…
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Literary Bios: Baroness Emma Orczy, author of The Scarlet Pimpernel
Today, we examine the life and works of Baroness Emma Orczy, the author of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Join us to learn more!
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Word of the Week: Scarlet Pimpernel
How do we dream up the names of our heroes? Baroness Emma Orczy’s The Scarlet Pimpernel is an excellent work of fiction that critiques the…
