Category Archives: Motifs at work

The Aspiring Writer – Herald

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Sarah

I’ve had two of the remaining “Introduction to Archetypes” videos for the “Aspiring Writer” series on my computer for a year. I just hadn’t gotten around to uploading them. So I’m finally doing that. I still have to finish the … Continue reading →

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Kindle! Kindle! Kindle!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Sarah

I am very happy to announce that The Scribbler’s Guide to the Land of Myth is now available for Kindle on Amazon! Although getting the word of mouth on my book has been slow, it has always pleased me that … Continue reading →

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Bros Versus Buds

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Sarah

When I wrote The Scribbler’s Guide to the Land of Myth, I dealt with sidekicks as an aspect of the Trickster.  Some of the discussions of the Child/Parent relationship affect sibling relations.  And certainly the Band of Companions will also … Continue reading →

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Saviors in Action

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Sarah

[At last, we return from the summer hiatus!] The term “Savior” has a lot of baggage attached to it, primarily because it is an important term in Christianity.  But if we step outside the religious context, then we have “someone … Continue reading →

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Robin Hood and the Making of an Outlaw Hero

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Sarah

Ridley Scott’s 2010 film Robin Hood has been touted as being “Robin Hood as you’ve never seen him.”  Well, it depends on the “you” and the “seen.” [What follows contains Spoilers, so if you haven’t seen it, you’ve been warned.] … Continue reading →

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