J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

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The Simpsons are a literally an encyclopedia of cultural references that have bled it's way into the real world. One of the many giggles that the long running animated show has provided us over the ...

Sometimes books can be a great way to expand your horizons or learn new things. Other times they can just be a fun escape. Anthony Ascione, from Brilliant Books in Traverse City, has a recommendation ...

The most common question Mike Reiss has heard from fans of “The Simpsons” over the past 30 years is a simple one: “What’s it like?” What’s it like to write for a classic TV show that’s become a pop ...