by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 12, 2021 | Writing Tips
Want to write a fairytale? Unsure where to start? In this post, you will learn nine tips on how to write a fairytale. Drawing on the storytelling from the Grimm Brothers, Arabian Nights, Hans Christian Anderson and Angela Carter, this list aims to help writers of any... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 8, 2021 | literature, Uncategorized
What does it mean, to be a witch? Witches are staples in fiction. We all know Hermione from Harry Potter, Melisandre from A Song Of Ice And Fire, Willow Rosenberg from Buffy The Vampire Slayer and the White Witch from Narnia. However, you don’t need awesome magical... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 5, 2021 | Cinema, History
Sentiment in literature and cinema is a controversial subject, especially when it pertains to historical depictions. From film director Terry Gilliam’s criticism of Steven Spielberg to contemporary audiences embracing ‘gritty’ depictions of politics and war in their... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 1, 2021 | literature, Uncategorized
Crime And Punishment is a brilliant book. Not only does it express profound commentary about morality, Russian life, history and psychology, but Dostoevsky’s writing is spectacular (even in translation). Crime And Punishment is one of the most influential books from... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 26, 2021 | General Fiction, literature, Uncategorized
Jane Austen is one of the most beloved authors in the English language. Why? In this post, you’ll read about why Jane Austen maintains her popularity centuries after her death. Key arguments presented include Austen’s fusion of influences, her stylish consistency,... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 22, 2021 | The World
Russian has a reputation for being rough and difficult to learn. Yet despite that, (it’s true!), Russian is a fascinating language, enriching anyone who attempts to learn it. In this post, you’ll read about the history and linguistics of the Russian... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 19, 2021 | literature, Uncategorized
“Those are the voices of my brothers, darling; I love the company of wolves.” Want to read a brilliant fairytale? You can’t go wrong with Angela Carter, whose short, enchanting tales manage to enthrall readers for decades. She has the grit of the... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 15, 2021 | Writing Tips
Outlining a novel doesn’t have to be painful. After years of trying and failing to outline novels, I finally succeeded in 2020. Not only did I create a solid blueprint for my novel, but from it, I wrote a full-length novel. You can too! Here’s my trusted... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 11, 2021 | stories
What choice would you have made? Julia is a new short story from Madeleine Rose Jones. Inspired from a moment in ‘Ordinary Men’, Christopher Browning’s unflinching depiction of war, ‘Julia’ is not an easy read. Nonetheless, I hope you... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 8, 2021 | History
If you could go back in time, what era would you go to? Would you want to see the future in 200 years’ time? If you could kill Hitler as a baby, would you? Although time travel does not exist, it is a key feature of speculative fiction and dinner time conversations.... 