If you’re a fan of the Netflix series BRIDGERTON, you know that second Bridgerton son Benedict is a bit of a maverick, a man of taste and sensitivity who longs to be an artist. I always have a soft spot for artists, especially those blocked from exploring their art by family or society, so Benedict appeals to me. My essay, “Benedict’s Gaze”, is included in the newly released collection ADAPTING BRIDGERTON, edited by the redoubtable Valerie Estelle Frankle, and published by McFarland. Like most men of his class and time, he treats women as objects of desire but not as…
WonderCon, here I come!
Hello, my friends! This weekend at WonderCon, I will be appearing at the “Mary Shelley Presents” panel on Saturday, March 30, at 7:30 PM. “Dive into the captivating world of Victorian speculative fiction with this panel that transcends time and explores the enduring influence of Mary Shelley and her contemporaries. Delve into the intriguing debate about their relevance in the present day and discover how their legacy continues to shape the tools and themes employed by modern speculative fiction writers. Jennifer Brody (A Sacrifice of Blood and Stars), Leslie S. Klinger (The New Annotated Frankenstein), Jessica Maison (Mary Shelley’s School…