Category: writing and storytelling
When it’s time to break the writing “rules”
By Claire W. Staley There are specific rules that are almost always followed in fiction,…
Slytherins Unite! The good and the bad of the “dark side” of Harry Potter
By Claire W. Staley Hello all you Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and Slytherins, and welcome to…
Taking on book snobs: A manifesto for readers
By Claire W. Staley In my literary exploits, I have been confronted with many people…
The unrocognized depth of the Divergent Triology
By Claire W. Staley Popular books often become the target of criticism simply because they…
The social value of dystopian literature
by Claire W. Staley After discussing dystopian literature with a wide variety of people, including…
Why I believe in magic and fairytales at age 21
By Claire W. Staley When one turns 21, as I did recently, one is expected…
Round 2 of modern fiction for the modern classroom
By Claire W. Staley Earlier posts have discussed why incorporating modern fiction into the modern…
Modern fiction for the modern classroom: Round 1
By Claire W. Staley In an earlier post, I discussed why today’s students have a…
How dwarves ended up in St. Nic, Inc.: An unexpected journey
Little people figure prominently in my newest novel, St. Nic, Inc.  Moreover, the climax hinges on…
Why Write a Reality Adventure About the Santa Claus Myth?
My newest book, St. Nic, Inc., takes on one of America’s most cherished children’s myths,…
