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.
Under the Oak Tree Book Review
Under the Oak Tree is more than a standard romantasy. Suji Kim crafts an emotional journey of trauma, healing, and self-discovery through an unforgettable cast of characters where love feels earned rather than destined. My review explores what makes this series so compelling, heartbreaking, and ulti
Better Yet – A Poem Analysis
Better Yet - A Poem by Jay L Kierstead; a raw poem about the life and struggle of living with mental and chronic illnesses, and the analysis of it from four of our favorite bloggers!
The Sacred Feminine & Creation Life, Art, and Civilisation in Mythology
The sacred feminine represents vital forces in various cultures, embodying roles like nurturing, social justice, and memory preservation. Deities such as Gaia, Ala, Mnemosyne, and Anahita highlight the connections between life, culture, and women's essential societal roles as life bearers and moral
Of Men and monsters 2:
Monsters come in many shapes and sizes. Depending on the context in which a person classifies them, there are times that the ‘monster’ of a film is more desirable than the hero of that same story. We can choose to believe that ‘monsters’ are one sided, evil, destructive beasts that don't