Chris M. Arnone
The son of a librarian, Chris M. Arnone's love of books was as inevitable as gravity. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. His novel, The Hermes Protocol, was published by Castle Bridge Media in 2023 and the next book in that series is due out in winter 2024. His work can also be found in Adelaide Literary Magazine and FEED Lit Mag. You can find him writing more books, poetry, and acting in Kansas City. You can also follow him on social media (Facebook, Goodreads, Instagram, Twitter, website).
No More Writers as Protagonists
Chris M. Arnone
August 2, 2023
There’s an old credo told to many writers: Write what you know. But writers as protagonists? That trope needs to go.
The Summers Family: A Brief Guide to the First Family of X-Men
Chris M. Arnone
July 21, 2023
The Summers Family is foundational to the X-Men. Here's a brief introduction to the sometimes confusing Summers family.
Quiz: Who Said These Famous Comic Book Quotes?
Chris M. Arnone
July 18, 2023
The rise of comic book movies means that comics are hugely popular. So let's put you to the test: who said these famous comic book quotes?
12 Comics and Graphic Novels With Great Disability Representation
Chris M. Arnone
July 10, 2023
Here are 12 graphic novels, manga, and comics with great disability representation that you need to read right now.
Why Are Dystopian Books So White?
Chris M. Arnone
July 6, 2023
From 1984 to The Handmaid's Tale to The Hunger Games, the dystopian genre is dominated by white authors. Why is that?
11 Must-Read New Comics and Graphic Novels in July 2023
Chris M. Arnone
July 5, 2023
Here are 11 new comics and graphic novels in July 2023 from big and small publishers and that you don't want to leave off your reading list.
Why Magneto Was Always A Hero
Chris M. Arnone
June 28, 2023
If Magneto was created as a pastiche of Malcolm X, why have we ever considered him a villain? Maybe it is us who have changed.
What to Read Before Marvel’s SECRET INVASION
Chris M. Arnone
June 19, 2023
Marvel's SECRET INVASION is dropping on Disney+ on June 21. Here are eight great comics to read before you watch.
The Fantasy Character Quiz: Who Are You?
Chris M. Arnone
June 15, 2023
In only ten questions in this fantasy character quiz, find out which great fantasy hero you are. Wizard, thief, or warrior?
Bookworm Reads Review: How Does it Compare to Goodreads or StoryGraph?
Chris M. Arnone
June 9, 2023
How does the new app-first reading tracker Bookworm Reads hold up? A full review of Bookworm Reads (+ comparison to Goodreads).