Category Archives: Fiction

[REPOST] Why I Like Damsels in Distress

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

NOTE: This is a repost of an article I did for The Ralph Retort. The damsel in distress is one of the most criticized tropes in the modern era. It is considered the ultimate misogyny, and creators often apologize for … Continue reading →

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Story Spotlight: The Witch of Elrica

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

The Witch of Elrica by Jennifer R. Povey Published in Cirsova Vol. 4 (pp. 45-55) DISCLOSURE: I paid into Cirsova’s Kickstarter, and I regularly communicate with the editor. Marek, bastard son of Ilvia’s king, has a longstanding rivalry with Petor, … Continue reading →

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Castalia House Post: In Defense of Backstories

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Rawle Nyanzi

Over at the Castalia House blog, I defend the concept of the backstory after it is sharply criticized. No less a character than John Carter of Mars has a backstory, albeit a simple one.

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