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Heartbeats and Dragon Curves: The Birth of a Story

By: Amira K. September 12, 2019September 8, 2019

Guest Post, Writingbook, books, daryl rothman, fantasy, fiction, new book, novels, reading, the awakening of david rose, writing, YA, young adult1 Comment

Guest Post by Daryl Rothman, whose fantasy novel The Awakening of David Rose was published this Monday, September 9. Featured image by Tim Rebkavets on Unsplash What do you think of first when you hear, Jurassic Park? Dinosaurs? Blockbuster? Spielberg? Crichton? Most likely not Ekeland or Gleick. But Michael Crichton credits them in the acknowledgements of his…

Captivate Your Reader In Three Easy Steps: Guest Post by Peter Samet

By: Amira K. April 21, 2014April 21, 2014

Guest Postcreative writing, fiction, film, stories, storytelling, write tip, writingLeave a Comment

I’d like to welcome to The Z-Axis one Peter Samet, newly-published author of ZERO ECHO SHADOW PRIME. Peter’s compelling debut proves how well he knows how to tell a good story – here, he shares his insight into the keys to crafting a narrative, and how writers can capitalize on our human nature as storytellers. Why…

2013 — A Great Year to be a Reader

By: Amira K. December 28, 2013December 27, 2013

Guest Post, Publishing, The Seeds Trilogy2013, Brandon Sanderson, fiction, Hugh Howey, K. Makansi, publishing, reblog, science fiction, The Sowing, Will Swardstrom, Wool2 Comments

Wow! It’s seriously a thrill to see The Sowing included on a list like this. I can’t believe I’m seeing my name alongside names like Hugh Howey and Brandon Sanderson. Thanks to Will Swardstrom for including me, and for taking a chance on The Sowing. I can’t wait to check out his work in 2014.…

Divergence in Dystopia: A Comparison Study

By: Amira K. August 29, 2013

Guest PostBattle Royale, comparison, Dystopia, fiction, literature, Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, writingLeave a Comment

This is a guest post by Kevin Weitzel. In September of 2008, Scholastic had no idea that what they had just released would become a worldwide phenomenon. Since then, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins has been recognized as a global sensation that’s changed the lives of millions. Hitting the New York Times Bestselling Lists…

Acting ‘White’: Guest Post By Rowena M.

By: Amira K. August 22, 2013August 22, 2013

Guest Postacceptance, blackness, racism, stereotypes, whiteness6 Comments

There are so many words out there for people of colour who are perceived as acting “white.” Some examples I’ve come across have been coconut (blacks), apple (indigenous North Americans), and banana (East Asians). Why fruits are chosen to ridicule people who aren’t “acting their colour,” I have no idea. All I know is that…

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