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Academic Publishing: Five Writing Tips

Posted on December 6, 2018 by cococatani

With my book ready for publication, now seems like a good time to reflect on the long journey towards its… Read more Academic Publishing: Five Writing Tips

The Palgrave Handbook to Horror Literature: On Academic Publishing

Posted on November 22, 2018 by cococatani

Yesterday I received my author copy of the Palgrave Handbook to Horror Literature (and, to get the self-promotion out of… Read more The Palgrave Handbook to Horror Literature: On Academic Publishing

Does Academia Hate Introverts?

Posted on August 2, 2016August 2, 2016 by cococatani

With a bit more spare time on my hands, I now finally have the opportunity to catch up with my… Read more Does Academia Hate Introverts?

Donald Trump as a Modern Day Patrick Bateman: On Fact and Fiction

Posted on December 10, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Sometimes the truth truly is stranger than fiction. I am currently reviewing the final chapter of my thesis in preparation… Read more Donald Trump as a Modern Day Patrick Bateman: On Fact and Fiction

BAAS 2015: A Review

Posted on April 16, 2015July 26, 2016 by cococatani

Despite suffering from a terrible case of tonsillitis – which has restricted me to my bed on an on and… Read more BAAS 2015: A Review

When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…

Posted on January 15, 2015July 28, 2016 by cococatani

It’s been a while since my last post, but I have been enjoying a well-deserved break. As most people I… Read more When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…

Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music

Posted on October 10, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

As we speak, I’m listening to the wonderful work of Riz Ortolani, an Italian composer who sadly died this year.… Read more Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music

Chasing Patrick Bateman: On the Importance of Details

Posted on July 1, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I always like literary detective work. Even though it usually deals with tiny pieces of information it can be extremely… Read more Chasing Patrick Bateman: On the Importance of Details

BAAS 2014: On Violent Films and Disturbing Cities

Posted on April 16, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I spent the past weekend in Birmingham at the 59th annual conference of the British Association for American Studies. My… Read more BAAS 2014: On Violent Films and Disturbing Cities

Nitty Gritty: On the Joys of Detail

Posted on April 1, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I’ve just started writing my first analytical chapter on Poppy Z. Brite’s novel Lost Souls. After a lot of theoretical… Read more Nitty Gritty: On the Joys of Detail

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