(originally posted on 10/5/15) I’ve blogged about Once Upon a Time before, and that post was mostly focused on the feminism of Season One. Having now caught up with the show, and spent a wee bit of time internetting about this SwanQueen fandom that people have so many strong opinions about, I’m wading into the debate about…

(originally posted on 8/28/15) *This post contains NO spoilers past the pilot Hester High School—god, I bet we all wish we had gone there. Located in Austin, Texas, this is a school where those who protest corporations the loudest, those who drive the most eco-friendly cars, and those with the most alternative sexualities are the…

Had at least one other trans character on the show If a character who had been in and out of the show since Season One or Two had been trans, and friendly with the girls, and generally good, it would have gone a long way to supporting the writers’ claims that their reveal wasn’t transphobic….

(originally posted on 5/20/15) I’m almost embarrassed to admit how long ago a friend of mine recommended I watch Revenge—because it was pretty much yesterday and I just finished watching the last episode of the series. I’m truly skilled at binge watching. Suffice it to say, I devoured the series, which was a compelling combination of…

(originally published on 3/25/15) Ylva Publishing asked me to write a post about what I’m working on these days, so I dished about revising a novel, neuroses, and chocolate. Enjoy! http://www.ylva-publishing.com/blythe-rippon-revising-a-novel-and-how-chocolate-helps/#comment-9947

(originally posted on 2/24/15) Note: this post assumes you’ve seen the end of season two. There’s so much to say about The Fall that I’ve put three blog posts in one. Happy reading! Part I: Sexy Stella, stroppy Stella, railing against a world of men. One thing is certain about Stella Gibson’s brand of femininity, power, and…

(originally posted on 10/2/14) I know I’m late to this party, but I just started watching Once Upon a Time and I’m pretty over the moon about it. I’ve been warned it takes a huge dive in quality around season 3, but season 1 blew me away for a number of reasons. I’m a sucker…

(originally posted on 9/2/14) *spoiler alert – this post references events in Season Five!* My wife keeps asking me why I watch PLL, and telling me I have no leg to stand on when I mock her TV preferences (which include a lot of reality television). It’s true that there’s a lot to critique in…

(originally posted on 6/26/14) *Note* Spoilers ahead! This post assumes you’ve watched the end of season 2 I’m a huge fan of Orphan Black, and I want to state up front that this blog praises the show on many levels. But first, I have to confess I was really sad at the second season ending. For a…

(originally posted on 6/6/14) I was invited to participate in this blog tour by fellow writer Jae (http://jae-fiction.com/my-writing-process/). The idea is that every author answers the same four questions about her or his writing process and then tags someone else who continues the blog tour. Here goes! What am I working on? At present I’m…

(originally posted 5/6/14) The Killing has been unevenly received, critically, but my affection for the show has never wavered. I love that the show has a female protagonist who is never sexualized, but who enjoys a robust sex life and makes no apologies for it. Seriously, Sarah Linden wears amazingly hideous sweaters, and awkward running tights,…

(originally posted on 3/10/14) This blog is about Zoie Palmer and her coming out at the Canadian Screen Awards. But we’re going to take a circuitous route to get there. Bear with me and enjoy the ride. When Ellen Page came out in a beautifully crafted, emotional speech at an HRC event, she garnered support,…