The Red Pen of Doom

Streets of Minneapolis by Springsteen–and 9 more protest songs

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Do you have what it takes to take what I have?

June 1, 2023February 5, 2026

Why every man must read a romance – and every woman a thriller

July 10, 2019February 5, 2026

Let’s get real about the hot mess of spell-check, grammar and editing tools

January 23, 2019February 5, 2026

The secret truth about writing

October 3, 2018February 5, 2026

Why are all writers lazy bums?

September 12, 2018February 5, 2026

One man’s love letter to romance authors and readers

August 17, 2018February 5, 2026

Robin Boyes: ‘The heart must be moved’

June 7, 2017February 5, 2026

Epic Black Car deserves good owner; are you worthy?

November 1, 2011February 5, 2026

THE KILLER by John Woo proves less is more

February 22, 2026

A MAP OF TINY PERFECT THINGS battles four classic time-loop movies

February 7, 2026

MTV won’t play music videos, so I will: DAY 1 = 1981

January 3, 2026

CEILINGS by Lizzy McAlpine is a freaking masterpiece

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Why KING OF KILLERS deserves to be hunted down by Betty Gilpin

January 28, 2025January 26, 2025

JUNGLE invigorates music videos by going old school

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025

Why you DOOMSCROLL and how to stop it

October 30, 2024February 5, 2026

The storytelling genius of HALF OF MY HOMETOWN by Kelsea Ballerini

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Top 7 reasons why OpenAI is doomed doomed DOOMED

October 19, 2024