Educational and research site of academic research articles related to the fantastical, from sci-fi to fantasy, from conspiracies to cryptozoology, from horror to action/adventure.
We are interested in any media these research forms may address: from novels and short stories to poems, from social media to fanfiction, from films to streaming serials, from tabletop games to video games.
Asterisks & Anomalies' on the other hand sections summarize and cite larger works, giving readers quick insight into new ideas and developments in the fantastical, providing inpsiration for research.
PCA, 2024, Chicago
Emily DuSold recently graduated from Flagler College with a degree in psychology, and they are looking to continue higher education in clinical child psychology. Their research interests include how psychological theories show up in horror/thriller media and lessons learned from these applications. Emily attended their first PCA conference in Chicago and presented on public health policy in relation to zombie narratives.
