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Literary Word of the Week: What is Anthropomorphism?

Have you heard the word anthropomorphism? You may not have heard the term, but I bet that you have almost definitely seen this storytelling technique used in your favorite stories! Anthropomorphism is a literary device that breathes life into the inanimate, granting human attributes and emotions to non-human entities. It’s a powerful tool that enrichesContinue reading “Literary Word of the Week: What is Anthropomorphism?”

The Beach, a Book, and Some Favorite Things

My very best memories of the beach were from when I was an about 15. I had just discovered an entire set of Anne Rice novels in the house where we were staying, and I took book after book to the beach and read them all. With the waves in the background, and the softContinue reading “The Beach, a Book, and Some Favorite Things”