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Author: Rachel Sandell

Rachel Sandell is a writer and editor from Washington State, where rainy days necessitate long books, hot chocolate, and plenty of magic. Though she specializes in speculative fiction and harbors a love for the dark and enchanting, she also dabbles in poetry and is the archive project coordinator for Fireweed: Poetry of Oregon. She is an MFA graduate from the Rainier Writing Workshop, and her short stories have appeared in SORTES magazine, Night Picnic Press, and Leading Edge magazine.
My Writing, Poetry, Ramblings

Sweet Nothings

May 23, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

It's poetry week again! Inspired by my recent dip into romance, this poem is both sweet and giggly.

Movie Weekend, Ramblings, Reviews, Writers' Resource

Let’s Talk About The Lego Batman Movie

May 16, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

What makes The LEGO Batman Movie a solid Batman film? How do these campy, self-aware versions of Batman characters differ from (and resemble) the heart of the lore?

My Writing, Poetry

Ticks and Clicks

May 9, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Have you ever felt immeasurably disoriented by the worst headache of your life? This week's poem puts the headache sensation into words.

Ramblings

We Will Get Through This

May 2, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

2020 has put us through a lot of stress due to COVID-19. This is the important advice to remember: We will get through this.

Authors, Book Talk, Writers' Resource

5 Underappreciated Authors

April 25, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

You know the big names in the book industry. Get ready to fall in love with your five new favorite authors in this recommendations list!

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