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Chris M. Arnone

The son of a librarian, Chris M. Arnone's love of books was as inevitable as gravity. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. His novel, The Hermes Protocol, was published by Castle Bridge Media in 2023 and the next book in that series is due out in winter 2024. His work can also be found in Adelaide Literary Magazine and FEED Lit Mag. You can find him writing more books, poetry, and acting in Kansas City. You can also follow him on social media (Facebook, Goodreads, Instagram, Twitter, website).

Jump Into These 9 New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books in January 2024

The best new sci-fi and fantasy books out January 2024 feature mythological retellings, space adventures, cyberpunk ghost stories, and more!

A Case for All Points of View

What's wrong with a preferred point of view for reading novels? A case for considering the purpose behind a point of view.

A Brief Guide to Kryptonians

From Superman to Supergirl to Doomsday, here's a brief primer to the Kryptonians of DC Comics. Up, up, and away.

Why Comic Books are Like Soap Operas; Or, How I Learned to Love Continuity

Comic books are nerdy soap operas, so embrace the rich tapestry of decades-long and contradicting backstories.

No More Computers as Magical Shortcuts

As technology has progressed in real life, its representation in TV and books is almost magical, but is this effective storytelling?

10 Poetry Books About Mental Health

Poetry is deeply personal and often deals with mental health issues. Here are 10 great poetry books about mental health.

The Best High Fantasy Books for Magical Escapes

Swords, sorcery, and second worlds abound. Here are the 25 best high fantasy books to read for your magical escape.

In Defense of Didactic Literature

Whatever lesson didactic literature is trying to teach, there's a place for it in the reading landscape of the world.

24 African Poets You Need to Read

In a continent with so many great languages and cultures, here are 25 amazing African poets that you need to be reading right now.

10 Comics to Read Before Playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Game

There are a lot of characters in Insomniac's upcoming game. Here are 10 comics to read before playing Marvel's Spider-Man 2.