By the late 1940s, romantic comedies began transitioning into a new subgenre, retaining a few of the signature screwball traits but with a definite shift of tenor. Instead of the playful sparring that brought females and males together, the contention between them grew less amicable and, in some cases, downright mean-spirited, gradually driving them further […]

As Amy straddles two coasts and Devi merrily struggles to keep up with a highly intensive year-long fiction workshop, we’ve been remiss in keeping up with the blog the past few months but, dedicated as always to exploring feminism and storytelling that embraces it, we aim to resume a more regular posting schedule, ideally on […]

Twenty-three years after her untimely death, Princess Diana remains both a beloved and controversial figure who continues to wield power and influence over a royal family she nearly brought down. Her evolution from the shy, demure teenager uncomfortable with the public spotlight to a potent, confident figure on the world stage is one of the […]