The Bechdel Test is a way to measure how prominently women figure in a story. It mostly comes up in discussions of TV and film, but can also be applied to works of literature. To pass the test, the story must have at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something… Continue reading Trope Tuesday: The Bechdel Test
Tag: feminism
Momentum slowly building
I wrote about 2.2k words today in ITND–not a bad amount, but I feel as if it could have been much more. I think I spent more time thinking about the novel than I did actually writing it, which is either 1) a sign that I’m procrastinating too much, or 2) a sign that I’m… Continue reading Momentum slowly building
Sexism in reverse
One of the blogs I like to follow is postsecret. It’s basically this project where people anonymously send in their secrets on postcards, and this guy posts them online. At times, it can be raunchy and gross, but it’s always very honest and I like that. Plus, it’s a great place to go for story… Continue reading Sexism in reverse
Jemma 7729 by Phoebe Wray
The following is a book review I wrote for The Leading Edge. It will be coming out in the November issue, along with my short story Decision LZ150207. The editors gave me permission to post the review here. Be sure to pick up a copy of the magazine when it comes out! Jemma is a… Continue reading Jemma 7729 by Phoebe Wray