Sophia Forster
Hi, reader! I'm Sophia, an English and Political Science student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. I enjoy reading, writing, watching movies, playing games, and getting involved in politics and activism. Currently working on a collection of poetry, as well as a short collection with dystopian and body horror themes.
Why Short Stories Deserve As Much Love As Novels
In October 2007, Joe Hill, horror writer and son of Steven King, published a collection of short stories called 20th Century Ghosts. Among these...
Why You Might Struggle To Accept Compliments
Has anyone ever complimented you, but you felt like you couldn’t believe them? Compliments are supposed to make you feel good, but if a compliment...
5 Ways You Can Create A Safe Space In Any Community
“Safe spaces,” which are places free of conflict and prejudice, have sparked conversation in recent years. Building a safe environment for people to express...
The Politics Of Queer Horror
Education and pop culture can intersect, and I found that to be the case for my Critical Studies classes. Our final project involved giving...
5 Simple Ways To Stop Letting Cynicism Take Over Your Life
I’ve always been a bit of a cynic, so the people around me often tell me to “be more positive.” Although my family and...
Why “Sunrise on the Reaping” Is The Dystopian Book We Need Right Now
Sunrise on the Reaping, the latest Hunger Games novel by Suzanne Collins, has been out for about a month but has generated a lot...
Why J.K. Rowling’s Attacks On Asexuals Matter
Apparently, J.K. Rowling got bored just attacking trans people. On April 6th, International Asexuality Day, she posted this lovely gem of a tweet.
https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1908841436981625309
She then...
The Wuthering Heights Casting Controversy, Explained
Emily Brontë wrote the classic gothic novel "Wuthering Heights,” in 1847. The story features ghosts, family trauma, classism, and a forbidden, destructive romance. Director...
