Publications
Chapter, "Caveman for the Win: Power Dynamics and the Bootstrapping Narrative in Rocky," available in the text All I wanna do is go the distance”: Essays on Rocky as a Cultural Phenomenon.
Collage essay, “It Really Wasn’t That Bad,” Word's Faire.
Chapter, "Struggling Against the Tide: Narrative Structure and
the Human Connection in Jaws," available in the text This Shark Swallow, Swallow You Whole.
Busted families, broken hearts, secrets and corruption are the lifeblood of The CW’s gothic horror series Riverdale. The show is based on the original Archie comics, but this sinister town is a far cry from the wholesome, anyplace USA depicted in 80 years of the teen adventures featuring Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, and the rest of the gang. This Riverdale is an other-worldly, ominous place where enigmatic parents and cunning town leaders hide wicked secrets while teens struggle to survive.
The Riverdale gang face the definitive dilemma: good vs. evil. They fight ghouls, a cult leader, a serial killer, and each other—all while sporting inspiring outfits and photo-ready hair. Great music, the occasional Vixens cheer dance-off, and too-steamy-for-high-school sex scenes add an undeniable layer of watchability to the fan-favorite show.
This Binge Watcher’s Guide will get you through the first four seasons. Keep the book beside you while binge; the trivia, quotes and episode commentaries will inform and entertain. Want more? The literary analysis, connection to the comics, and resources have you covered.
Available on Amazon or the publishers website.
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An OER, paperback 5.89, available on Lulu.com
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Chapter: Exclusionary Structure or Cultural Clash, why do Immigrants Dropout? a Comparison of One Group in Two Different Countries available in text: The Immigration & Education Nexus
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