Lion and Swan
In “Lion and Swan,” a poem from author A.M. Sterling’s April 2026 publication, we evaluate the themes of emotional abuse, attachment styles, and control from the lens of mythic imagery.
Monster mama’s 40 life lessons:
Turning 40 this year, and Monster Mama is sharing a lesson of life for each year she's been alive. May everyone find a little something in these words and live their lives to the fullest.
Changeling Children
Something is different about a particular child. Something seems off about them. Something some would say is magical and frightening. A brief look at the history and beliefs about changelings, and the impact they have in modern day.
The Dangers of the Gracchus Brothers’ Reforms
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were brothers who lived in the late second century BCE, at the beginning of the end of the Roman Republic. Both attempted to enact radical reforms meant to address wealth inequality and land shortages among more common Roman citizens. As representatives of the common peop