Twice within barely a week, I’ve caught wind of white Puerto Ricans whipping out Puerto Rican identity and/or diaspora experience as a shield against criticisms of racism or criticism in general. The first instance infuriated me and the second is meme bait, but both have provided a catalyst for some issues I’ve been thinking about… Continue reading Dear White Diaspora Puerto Ricans…
Tag: fanfiction
Fanfiction As a Writing Tool
Most of you know by now that I’m generally a fan of fandom. I do all sort of analyses and I discussed some of the positive things that fandom (specifically fanart and fanfiction) can provide for people in this panel I was on last year. Fanfiction and fanart allow for exploration of narratives that the… Continue reading Fanfiction As a Writing Tool
Crying Into My Oatmeal: Christianity Talks to Harry Potter (Again)
The Internet has been abuzz lately with what is perhaps the best-worst Harry Potter fanfic since My Immortal. Hogwarts School of Prayer and Miracles is, according to its author, a God-approved, kid-friendly rewrite of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series that keeps the good of the original books but inserts wholesome, Christian messages. I have… Continue reading Crying Into My Oatmeal: Christianity Talks to Harry Potter (Again)