Author: Luisa Colón

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My Book is Coming Out This Month. Here are Ten Things I Learned on the Way to Getting Published.

My Book is Coming Out This Month. Here are Ten Things I Learned on the Way to Getting Published.

 

For all you writers out there currently embarking (or getting ready to embark) on this potentially soul-battering journey, I hope this helps you get your book on track. At the very least, just know you’re not alone in this. 

 

By Luisa Colón

 

My horror novel, Bad Moon Rising, is coming out this month. How many years have I waited to be able to say those words? I can tell you exactly, because I’ve been counting. It’s been almost eight years since I started writing my book. The path to publication, while ultimately resulting in the most rewarding creative project I’ve ever done, has been, quite frankly, torturous. Here are some things I learned along the way that might be helpful. 

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WIHM 2023: The Most Terrifying Women in Horror Film: A Ranking of Iconic Female Villains

The Most Terrifying Women in Horror Film: A Ranking of Iconic Female Villains

By Luisa Colón

When coming up with a list of the ten most terrifying female villains in horror films, certain themes do seem to pop up. One is needs and anger; women are famous for repressing these ugly qualities or turning them into furiously productive activities such as knitting or—in the context of the horror genre—cutting men’s feet off. Another is competence; apparently, many male filmmakers are absolutely horrified by the concept of an efficient, accomplished woman—even if those accomplishments are represented by body count. And finally, a common theme is the female body. What it does, and how it does it, seems to be the subject of much disgust and contempt, which (sorry, guys!) only reveals how goddamn threatening it is. 

I guess women are scary! Remember, Hannibal Lecter ate people, and yet in the years since he made his screen debut, “fava beans and a nice Chianti” has never stopped being a punchline. But a woman wanting a baby? God help us! From a mother’s love to the menstrual period from hell, these ten female horror villains are all woman. Warning: spoilers abound! 

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