December 26, 2020

The Birth of Jesus Christ and Pagan Traditions

Though December 25 is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the date itself and several of the customs we’ve come to associate with Christmas actually […]
December 13, 2020

The Secret History of T. S. Eliot’s Muse

For years, Emily Hale was the object of T. S. Eliot’s longing and the source of his inspiration. Was the loss of their romance a boon […]
December 6, 2020

My Student’s Presentation in Oman- pre 19th and 19th Century American Literature

As an expat, I always liked to share some presentations by my Omani students on my YouTube page. This is the first of the series of […]
November 23, 2020

Novel Forthcoming-The Path

News Feature: Novel Forthcoming — The Path
November 20, 2020

5 Reasons to Write Under a Pen Name

In this article you will find out the reasons that you may as well write under a pen name. https://medium.com/ashley-on-writing/5-reasons-to-write-under-a-pen-name-1cd997034c0f
November 4, 2020

Hemingway’s two Best Writing Tricks

It might be Hemingway’s most famous piece of writing advice: “All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you […]
October 23, 2020

Who were the Scythian?

The Scythian played an important part in the Silk Road, a vast trade network connecting ancient Greece, Persia, India, and China, perhaps contributing to the contemporary […]
September 25, 2020

“A Louvre of Verse” showcased at NABE

My book, “A Louvre of Verse” just appeared in NABE showcase 2020.
September 17, 2020

Signs of a good poem

This article helps a person to improve his/her skill in writing poems based on the criteria the writer suggests. Read more
September 16, 2020

What are Literary Themes and How to Create Literary Themes in Your Writing

This article is a comprehensive guide to the definitions and examples of literary themes and how we can use them in our writing. Read more
September 13, 2020

Can a Sentence Start with ‘And’ or But’?

Do you know that there is no rule against the use of ‘and’ or ‘but’ at the beginning of a sentence? Click on the following link […]