Author: emilywarner34c9409705
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The Distance Between Brooklyn and Long Island
By Kayley Shanks The world was first introduced to Eilis Lacey in Colm Toibin’s novel, Brooklyn. Eilis was a young woman living in Ireland during the 1950’s who, due to the lack of prospects for her future there, was urged to emigrate to Brooklyn. There she met Tony Fiorello, a young Italian native, and they…
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The Shining: King’s or Kubrick’s?
by Kayley Shanks Have you ever anxiously anticipated the film adaptation of your favorite novel, only to be alarmingly disappointed when it came out? Do you refuse to watch the movie before the book? Adaptation has taken on a strange twist of artistic license and opinion among viewers, in a way that is very interesting. …
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Setting the Tone: How Music Enhances the Writing Process
By Nayeli Roldan Music has an extraordinary power to evoke emotions, create atmospheres, and even influence our thoughts. For writers, harnessing this power can transform the writing process, helping to set the tone for their narratives and enhance the creative flow. Whether it’s the backdrop for a gripping scene or a catalyst for a character’s…
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Queerness and Horror: An Interview with Rob Costello
by Cedar Warner Rob Costello (he/him) is a writer and teacher based in upstate New York. He writes for and about queer young people. His debut short story collection, The Dancing Bear: Queer Fables for the End Times, came out in 2024, shortly followed by We Mostly Come Out at Night: 15 Queer Tales of…
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