Michael F Simpson

In which I discuss three common critiques of Nothing but Blackened Teeth, and why I consider them strengths, not flaws.

In which I celebrate Halloween by discussing vampires, how they evolved and became a worldwide literary obsession.

In which I explore the relationship between story and presentation, and whether one is more important than the other.

In which I conclude my series of essays on genre, this time looking more deeply at horror, and what it means to me.

In which I continue talking about genre, this time looking more deeply at science fiction, and what it means to me.

In which I continue talking about genre, this time looking more deeply at fantasy, and what it means to me.

In which I start a new series of essays, and explore the idea of genre, and what it means to me.

In which I celebrate Halloween by discussing the horror genre, and the many things that make it so good.

In which I return to the theme of perspective characters, and explore the value disability representation could bring to the table.

In which I discuss the perspective character of Emma Donoghue's 'Room,' and what speculative fiction can learn from him.