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Why History? (by Jim Sargent)

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Why History? (by Jim Sargent)

History –– I wanted to learn why it happened – and when and how. In high school and college I excelled in history and social science classes. After discovering historical fiction, I read even more.

Jim Sargent tells you why he writes about history.

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Why I Love Steampunk (by Ren Cummins)

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Why I Love Steampunk (by Ren Cummins)

Of all the genres (and sub-genres) out there, I keep finding myself returning to my first literary fascination: Steampunk. Why? Seriously, it’s a valid question. It’s not The Most Popular Genre Ever, and usually its very mention is followed up almost immediately by the question, “What IS Steampunk?”

Ren Cummins has the answer...

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Why Do Readers Like to be Scared?

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Why Do Readers Like to be Scared?

The experience is one many of us seek over and over again...through books and film. It's about control. In truth, we control nothing, which makes us all vulnerable to hauntings and things that happen in the afterlife 

Why? Because we thrive on fear. 

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