Lauren StraleyFeb 13, 20195 minA History Of The Romance NovelWith Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought I would give you some much needed reading on the joys and struggles of the...
Lauren StraleyDec 5, 20186 minThe Forgotten History of Two Famous Christmas CarolsWe hear them throughout the season, the harbingers for Christmas. They can be heard on every radio station, TV commercial, and musical...
Lauren StraleyNov 21, 20185 minAn Ode To Female Friendship There are many types of love in the world. Greek philosophy classified 6 archetypes of love: eros, philia, ludus, agape, pragma, and...
Lauren StraleyOct 31, 20184 minDid You Hear That? The Rise of The Ghost StoryYou blow out the candle on your bedside table, crawl under the covers and close your eyes. Feel the gentle breeze of the fan brush...
Lauren StraleyOct 17, 20185 minCinderella In Tennis Shoes: The Evolution of The Fairy Tale Fairy tales have always inspired cultures, interwoven in oral narrative traditions and cultural practices that span thousands of years....
Lauren StraleyOct 3, 20184 minThe Brontë Bible: How a Novel Inspired a Young Girl I didn’t grow up a reader. Surprising for a woman who has built a career on the backs of books and keyboards. But, I preferred to be in...
Lauren StraleySep 19, 20184 minA–Brief–Literary History of the Exclamation Point (!) How did the exclamation point come to be? How has its use influenced writers throughout time? Read on to discover the robust history of...