I think it’s admirable when a male writer tries to write a strong, female protagonist. In my reading experience, men don’t usually write a female character as the main character in their stories. I see a lot more women do this than men.That said, I had a buddy of mine once tell me that he… Continue reading Female Protagonists: A Reading Rant
The “Bechdel Test”
Last week, I was catching up on some of my blog reading and I read something that REALLY intrigued me. It's called the "Bechdel Test." It's used to identify gender bias in fiction, especially in films, though it easily crosses over into the written word. In order to pass the test, the movie or book must contain… Continue reading The “Bechdel Test”
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“Don’t you have a GUY who can do that?”
My blog’s anniversary came and went without any fanfare. I’ve been working. And working. Oh! And did I mention work? Yeah… I hate to admit it, but I don’t bounce back from these long days as easily as I did even five years ago. Though I did help a work buddy move a 175 lb… Continue reading “Don’t you have a GUY who can do that?”
JULI HOFFMAN 