by Maddy Burgess | Jun 2, 2023 | Identity
Ahead of the Women’s Prize for Fiction being announced in two weeks, BLOT sat down with Jacqueline Crooks, author of shortlisted book Fire Rush. Quickfire with: Jacqueline Crooks, author of Women’s Prize nominated, Fire RushIdentity In Fire Rush, Yamaye lives...
by Bethia Wyborn | Jun 2, 2023 | Identity, longer reads
When you think of JK Rowling, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Wizards? Broomsticks? Transphobia? For some, casual racism might not be their first thought, but many believe it is present in The Harry Potter series. From stereotypes such as putting the only...
by Sophie Olejnik | Jun 1, 2023 | Identity
June marks the start of Pride Month – the perfect opportunity to celebrate all the incredible contributions from the LGBTQ+ community. Diverse representation matters in every industry, and LGBTQ+ authors bring a bright and necessary light to the bookshelves of...
by Shruthi Selvarajan | May 31, 2023 | Identity, longer reads
Based in 17th century France, One For All tells the story of a chronically ill musketeer – Tania de Batz, a young girl fighting a battle that has more to do with the condescending world rather than her illness itself. Chronic illness representation in fiction...
by joa21aeo | May 30, 2023 | Identity, longer reads
Disability has been written into books throughout history – but why are disabled characters either ‘helpless’ or ‘a hero’, and not just ‘normal?’ Sitting in his wheelchair looking out into the expansive garden which surrounds his home,...
by joa20feh | May 29, 2023 | Identity, longer reads
From Gone Girl to The Power, depictions of angry women have been a popular subject for many authors; but do these narratives embolden the modern woman or feed into toxic stereotypes? Beginning with the monstrous Medusa, continuing to Jane Eyre and, now, Gone Girl’s...
