Word Rabbit
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Writer | Journalist
Former staff writer for a major media company, now making a living in novels.
Offering insider advice on working in "the industry" alongside armchair opinion on politics and pop culture.
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Five Highly Anticipated Beach Reads for Summer
With summer vacation just around the corner, now is the time to starting planning your reading list. There's nothing better than spending the afternoon lounging on the beach with a good book, but it can sometimes be difficult to find the a book with the right summer vibe. With so many new novels being released this time of year, how are you to know which ones to read and which to skip?
By Word Rabbit5 years ago in Geeks
Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Changed Beauty Standards for Women?
While no one knows exactly what the world will look like once the coronavirus pandemic is truly over, we are seeing some major clues. There has been obvious change in the advancement of health sciences and vaccine advancements, big technology that allows many to work from home, and in online education and learning models. However, there have also been many, perhaps more subtle changes, in the ways we interact socially with one another.
By Word Rabbit5 years ago in Viva
Essential Playlist: Phil Collins
Phil Collins had a string of hits through the 80s and 90s, but has recently become a mainstay of modern listeners after a his music has been rediscovered by a new generation. Thanks to a viral video of two teens discovering for the first time just how amazing "In the Air Tonight" is, Phil is cool again. But with a body of work that spans decades, how do you know where to begin when it comes to discovering his other classic bangers?
By Word Rabbit5 years ago in Beat
Do I Need a Literary Agent?
Do you need a literary agent? It's a question all new writers ask once they've finished their first manuscript. An agent can give you access to publishers otherwise off-limits, but an agent will also take 15 percent of your earnings. Is it really worth the tremendous effort of researching agencies and sending query letters to find representation? Well, the answer depends on what your goals are.
By Word Rabbit5 years ago in Journal
Genesis is Back!
Phil Collins may have hit his peak a few decades ago, but with a new generation discovering his solo hits like "In the Air Tonight" and "You'll be in my Heart" from the Tarzan soundtrack, Collins is suddenly on everyone's playlists once again. But while Collins may be best known today as a solo artist, his former band, Genesis, was once massively popular. What's more is that the band has actually spawned several mega-famous musicians with monster solo careers of their own.
By Word Rabbit5 years ago in Beat
Essential Reads: Terry Pratchett
The novels of Terry Pratchett have reached cult level status among many readers of the fantasy genre. However, Pratchett's Discworld series has become so popular that many of the series' titles are regularly name-dropped in literary and academic circles. While Pratchett sadly passed away in 2015 from Alzheimer's disease, his large body of writing has solidified his literary legacy.
By Word Rabbit5 years ago in Geeks
