Reading Like a Writer

Reading Like a Writer
At the Mercy of Movement: "Our Castle" by Christine H. Chen (GUEST BLOG written by Luke Nolby!)
Lit!Commons subscriber Luke Nolby takes over Allison's column for a special exploration of the relentless momentum and powerful movement in “Our Castle” by Christine H. Chen.
Allison Wyss
Oct. 26
Reading Like a Writer
Mrs. March and Bodily Emotion
How do physical sensations deepen emotional impact and reader connection?
Allison Wyss
Oct. 23
Reading Like a Writer
Salt and the Significance of a Quiet Moment
How a child's touch shifts perspective in a mother's world.
Allison Wyss
Aug. 31
Reading Like a Writer
Never Have I Ever and Sustaining Wonder
What makes Isabel Yap's storytelling so captivating?
Allison Wyss
Jul. 9
Reading Like a Writer
Sea Change and Thematic Linking
Explore time and memory in Allison Wyss' insightful review of Gina Chung's beloved novel.
Allison Wyss
May. 3
Reading Like a Writer
What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez and a Prologue
Prologues: Your Story's First Impression—A Case Study with Ruthy Ramirez
Allison Wyss
Apr. 9
Reading Like a Writer
Verushka and a Child's Perspective
Experience Verushka through the eyes of its youngest character, Devon, and discover how a child's view can transform our understanding of both magic and reality.
Allison Wyss
Jan. 24
Reading Like a Writer
The Light at the End of the World and Dream Language
Colonialism, climate disaster, and supernatural marvels intertwine in the surreal world of Siddhartha Deb's narrative.
Allison Wyss
Dec. 15
Reading Like a Writer
Jackal and an Unusual P.O.V.
Between the Trees: Join Allison Wyss on a journey through 'Jackal', where the search for missing girls reveals a town's dark secrets.
Allison Wyss
Nov. 7
Reading Like a Writer
Nothing But Blackened Teeth and the Accumulation of Horror
An almost-inaudible whisper, an ancient sacrifice, and a party gone wrong—enter the ghostly world of Cassandra Khaw.
Allison Wyss
Sep. 28
Reading Like a Writer
Unwieldy Creatures and Vulnerability
How 'Unwieldy Creatures' makes you invest emotionally in a character you can't trust.
Allison Wyss
Aug. 29
Reading Like a Writer
"Nightbitch" and Dual Sensibility
An ordinary mother, an extraordinary transformation. Dive into the world of 'Nightbitch' by Rachel Yoder, where the line between human and dog gets blurred in the most astonishing way.
Allison Wyss
Jul. 11