I have developed a sudden and severe addiction to the work of Keri Arthur, an Australian writer whose Riley Jenson… Read more Werewolves, Vampires and Clubbing: The Joy of Dark Fantasy Pulp
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Theorising the Popular
On June 29, I presented a paper at Theorising the Popular at Liverpool Hope University. I analysed how Richard Bates… Read more Theorising the Popular
The Hateful Eight: Blood, Snow, and Coffee
Weather recently took a turn for the worse, so I decided to spend my Saturday afternoon tucked away in my… Read more The Hateful Eight: Blood, Snow, and Coffee
On the Joys of Starting a Mini Reading Group
Many moons ago, I was a member of a reading group. The members have since gone their separate ways, but… Read more On the Joys of Starting a Mini Reading Group
When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…
It’s been a while since my last post, but I have been enjoying a well-deserved break. As most people I… Read more When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…
What Cheap Booze Taught Me About Literature
Many moons ago, when I had just reached the legal drinking age and was introduced to the wonderful world of… Read more What Cheap Booze Taught Me About Literature
Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music
As we speak, I’m listening to the wonderful work of Riz Ortolani, an Italian composer who sadly died this year.… Read more Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music
Hogg: The Best and Worst Book I’ve Ever Read?
“I’m not sure whether I should recommend this to you,” one of my supervisors told me as he handed me… Read more Hogg: The Best and Worst Book I’ve Ever Read?
David Cronenberg – The Exhibition
I spent yesterday in Amsterdam and visited an exhibition at the EYE film museum dedicated to the work of David… Read more David Cronenberg – The Exhibition
Why I Am Terrified of Squid: On H.P. Lovecraft
I’m currently rereading some of H.P. Lovecrafts short stories, which I first encountered a few years ago. Despite his cult… Read more Why I Am Terrified of Squid: On H.P. Lovecraft
