Amy Laurens

How To Theme: Introduction

Introduction Theme. Apparently, it’s a scary word, one that sends students, readers and authors alike into fearful fits, remembering the Bad Old Days of high-school English. (And if this doesn’t apply to you, congratulations! You’ll still learn something from this book, you just get to skip the anxiety stage. And if you’re still in high […]

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Libraries Vs Piracy and How YOU CAN GET BOOKS FREE (Look, It Just Needs To Be Said)

Late to the posting today, but better late than never. Confluence of events: A conversation in the library today with my seniors about how they are NOT going to download the film/s they are studying for their upcoming essay, but instead they ARE going to spring the $10-$20 to buy the friggin film through iTunes.

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No One Ever Said

No one ever said: You must love only perfect things. So when I tell you, “I love my body.” I’m not claiming perfection, or delusion, or illusion. It’s unfit, like a jellyfish with bones; it’s neglected, a latch-key kid in its own skin; it’s flabs-not-abs, scars-not-spas, pores-not-cores. You are telekinetic. Did you know that? (Telekinesis

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