Amelia Hill
Amelia Hill is a freelance writer who enjoys writing about opera, cooking, and vampire lore and fiction.
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Opera Guide and Synopsis: Prince Igor, by Alexander BorodinGuide to the plot, characters and history of Borodin's Prince Igor. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: The Love for Three Oranges, by Sergei ProkofievGuide to the plot, characters and history of Prokofiev's opera The Love for Three Oranges. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Norma, by Vincenzo BelliniGuide to the plot, characters and history of Vincenzo Bellini's opera Norma. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Lohengrin, by Richard WagnerGuide to the plot, characters and history of the opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Tannhauser, by Richard WagnerGuide to the plot and characters of Richard Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Faust, by Charles GounodGuide to the plot, characters, and history of the opera Faust by Charles Gounod, based on Goethe's Faust. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Manon, by Jules MassenetGuide to the plot and characters of the opera Manon by Jules Massenet. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Pelleas Et Melisande, by Claude DebussyGuide to the plot, characters, and history of Debussy's opera Pelléas et Mélisande. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Peter Grimes, by Benjamin BrittenGuide to the plot, characters and history of the opera Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Porgy and Bess, by George GershwinGuide to the plot, characters and history of Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin, the best-known American opera. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: The Rake's Progress, by Igor StravinskyGuide to the plot and characters of The Rake's Progress, a neoclassical opera by Igor Stravinsky. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Wozzeck, by Alban BergInformation about the plot, characters, and music of the opera Wozzeck by Alban Berg. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Il Trovatore, by Giuseppe VerdiGiuseppe Verdi's opera Il Trovatore is famous for its beautiful music, including the tenor aria "Di quella pira." -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: La Traviata, by Giuseppe VerdiGuide to the plot and characters of Verdi's opera La Traviata. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Elektra, by Richard StraussGuide to the plot and characters of Elektra, a one-act tragic opera by Richard Strauss. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: L'Heure Espagnole, by Maurice RavelGuide to the plot and characters of The Spanish Hour, a comic opera by the composer of L'Enfant et les Sortilèges -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Oberon, by Carl Maria Von WeberOberon, Weber's last opera, is based on the tale Huon de Bordeaux and premiered in London in 1826. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Tosca, by Giacomo PucciniTosca, an Italian Romantic opera by the composer of Madama Butterfly, is based on the play by Victorien Sardou. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: La Finta Semplice, by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartGuide to the plot, characters, and history of La Finta Semplice (The Feigned Simpleton), composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the age of twelve. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Parsifal, by Richard WagnerGuide to the plot, characters, and history of Parsifal, Richard Wagner's opera about the Knights of the Holy Grail. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: La Fanciulla Del West, by Giacomo PucciniGuide to the plot and characters of Puccini's opera The Girl of the Golden West, which takes place during the California Gold Rush of '49. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: L'Elisir D'Amore, by Gaetano DonizettiGuide to the plot and characters of Donizetti's opera L'elisir d'amore (The Love Potion). -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: The Pearl Fishers, by Georges BizetGuide to the plot and characters of Les pêcheurs de perles (The Pearl Fishers), a French Romantic opera by Georges Bizet. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: LakmeGuide to the plot and characters of the French opera Lakmé. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Die Fledermaus, by Johann StraussGuide to the plot and characters of comic opera Die Fledermaus. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Cosi Fan' Tutte, by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartGuide to the plot and characters of Cosí fan' tutte, Mozart's comic opera about infidelity and deception. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Der Freischutz, by Carl Maria Von WeberGuide to the plot and characters of Der Freischütz, an influential work in the history of German opera. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: The Abduction from the Seraglio, by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartGuide to the plot and characters of Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio), the earliest of Mozart's operas to remain popular today. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Duke Bluebeard's CastleGuide to the characters and plot of Béla Bartók's opera Bluebeard's Castle, first performed in 1918. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: The Barber of Seville, by Gioachino RossiniGuide to the plot and characters of Rossini's opera Il barbiere di Siviglia, based on Beaumarchais's play Le Barbier de Séville. -
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Tristan and Isolde, by Richard WagnerGuide to the characters and plot of Richard Wagner's opera Tristan und Isolde.
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Opera Guide and Synopsis: The Twilight of the Gods, by Richard WagnerGuide to the plot and characters of Goetterdaemmerung (The Twilight of the Gods), the conclusion to Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle.
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Opera Guide and Synopsis: Siegfried, by Richard WagnerGuide to the characters and plot of Siegfried, the third opera of Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle.
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Opera Guide and Synopsis: The Valkyrie, by Richard WagnerGuide to the plot and characters of Die Walkürie, the second opera in Wagner's Ring Cycle.
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Biography: First Lady Lucy Webb Hayes (1831-1889)Biography of Lucy Ware Webb Hayes, the nineteenth First Lady of the United States and a supporter of the abolitionist and temperance movements.
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Opera Guide and Synopsis: Das Rheingold, by Richard WagnerGuide to the plot and characters of Das Rheingold (The Rhinegold), the first opera in Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle.
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Opera Guide and Synopsis: Richard Wagner's Die MeistersingerGuide to the characters and plot of Richard Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger von Nuernberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg).
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Opera Guide and Synopsis: Mozart's The Magic Flute Die ZauberfloteGuide to the characters and plot of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's famous opera The Magic Flute.
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Graphic Novel Review: Fables, Storybook Love, by Bill WillinghamReview of Storybook Love, the third graphic novel in the Fables series.
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Graphic Novel Reviews: Fables, the Mean Seasons, by Bill WillinghamReview of The Mean Seasons, the fifth graphic novel in the Fables series.
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Graphic Novel Reviews: Homelands, by Bill WillinghamA review of Homelands, the sixth collected graphic novel in the Fables series.
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Graphic Novel Reviews: 1001 Nights of Snowfall, by Bill WillinghamA review of 1001 Nights of Snowfall, a prequel to Bill Willingham's Fables comic book series.
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Magic the Gathering Card Analysis: Underworld DreamsAn analysis of the Magic the Gathering card Underworld Dreams, which deals your opponents one damage whenever they draw a card.
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Magic the Gathering Card Analysis: Magus of the MirrorAnalysis of the Magic the Gathering card Magus of the Mirror, which allows you to switch life totals with your opponent.
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Comic Book Reviews: Grimm Fairy TalesReview of the comic book series Grimm Fairy Tales, by Ralph Tedesco and Joe Tyler.
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Book Review: Blood Debt, by Tanya HuffA review of Blood Debt, the fifth and final book in the Victoria Nelson (Blood Books) series by Tanya Huff.
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Comic Book Review: Fables, Arabian Nights (and Days), by Bill WillinghamA review of the Arabian Nights (and Days) storyline of Fables, which takes place over issues #42-45.
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History of the Ket People of SiberiaA look at the language, culture, and history of the Ket people, a native group in Siberia.
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Famous Deaths Caused by AnimalsA look at a few instances of humans being killed by animals in unusual ways.
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The Benefits of Playing Scrabble on FacebookA look at Facebook's Scrabble application and how to play with friends and strangers.
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Comic Book Reviews: Fables, the Ballad of Rodney and June, by Bill WillinghamA review of the Fables storyline The Ballad of Rodney and June, which took place over issues #46 and 47.
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Comic Book Review: Jack of Fables, Vol. 1, The (Nearly) Great EscapeReview of the first volume of the Jack of Fables comic book series, a spin-off of Bill Willingham's Fables.
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Comic Book Review: Jack of Fables, Vol. 2, Jack of HeartsReview of the second volume of the Jack of Fables comic book series.
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Red Dwarf: Back to Earth Miniseries ReviewReview of Back to Earth, a three-episode miniseries serving as the long-awaited conclusion to the Red Dwarf sci-fi sitcom.
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The Tragedy of USS Indianapolis CA-35In July 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed, leaving 900 men stranded for four days in shark-infested waters. There were only 317 survivors.
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The Irony of Literary FraudA look at some recent literary frauds, including "A Million Little Pieces."
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Irrational Fears: How Fearing the Wrong Things Harms UsFearing the wrong things distracts us from working to prevent crimes or accidents which actually harm us. In doing so, it can be ultimately more harmful than fearing nothing.
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Magic the Gathering Card Analysis: Uba MaskAn analysis of Uba Mask, a rare artifact which causes players to exile any card they would have drawn.
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Magic the Gathering Card Analysis: Kitsune Mystic/Autumn-Tail, Kitsune SageAn analysis of Kitsune Mystic/Autumn-Tail, Kitsune Sage, a flip card from the Champions of Kamigawa expansion set of Magic: The Gathering.
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Magic the Gathering Card Analysis: Budoka Gardener/Dokai, Weaver of LifeAn analysis of the flip card Budoka Gardener, which becomes the legendary creature Dokai, Weaver of Life.
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Magic the Gathering Card Analysis: Myojin of Life's WebA look at Myojin of Life's Web, a legendary green spirit creature which can be used to put any number of creature spells from your hand into play.
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Magic the Gathering Card Analysis: ReknitA look at the Magic: The Gathering card "Reknit," which can be used to regenerate any target permanent, including planeswalkers.
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Magic the Gathering Card Analysis: Nicol BolasA description of the legendary creature Nicol Bolas and how to use it in a game of Magic: The Gathering.
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Magic the Gathering Card Analysis: Identity CrisisA detailed look at the rare sorcery card Identity Crisis and how to make the best use of it.
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Biography: First Lady Frances Cleveland (1864-1947)Biography of Frances Cleveland Preston, wife of President Grover Cleveland, much loved by the American public and active in charitable work.
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Biography: First Lady Anna Harrison (1775-1864)Biography of First Lady Anna Harrison, a mother, active Presbyterian, and ardent abolitionist.
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Biography: First Lady Julia Gardiner Tyler (1820-1889)Julia Gardiner Tyler, First Lady from 1844 to 1845, was a wealthy socialite and ardent supporter of her husband's politics.
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Biography: First Lady Lucretia Garfield (1832-1918)Biography of Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, First Lady of the United States during James Garfield's short term in 1881.
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Biography: "First Lady" Sarah Yorke Jackson (1805-1887)Biography of Sarah Yorke Jackson, wife of Andrew Jackson, Jr., who served as the White House hostess during Andrew Jackson's presidency.
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Biography: First Lady Louisa Adams (1775-1852)A biography of Louisa Adams, who served as First Lady from 1825 to 1829 and was a passionate supporter of women's rights.
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Synopsis: Aida by Giuseppe VerdiPlot summary and characters for the Italian Romantic opera Aida by composer Giuseppe Verdi.
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German Opera: Fidelio by Ludwig Van BeethovenPlot summary, character list, and other information about Fidelio, a German opera in two acts by Ludwig van Beethoven.
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Ship, Slash, PWP: Decoding Fanfiction TermsA list of definitions for terms used to describe romantic or sexual pairings in fandom and the fanfiction about those pairings.
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Tips for Better Worldbuilding in Science Fiction and FantasyTips and techniques for authors of science fiction and fantasy to create fictional universes that are more consistent and believable.
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How to Write Original Fanfiction that Avoids ClichesA brief guide to making your fanfiction stories more original, which can help you grow as a writer and gain a larger audience.
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Demons Are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria LaurieA review of Victoria Laurie's Demons Are a Ghoul's Best Friend, a Ghost Hunter Mystery featuring psychic M.J. Holliday.
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Definition of Common Terms in FanfictionA brief dictionary of common terms used in fanfiction, helpful for both newcomers and for those who were afraid to ask before.
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What is a Mary Sue?A definition of a Mary Sue and how to avoid them by creating well-developed, balanced characters.
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Plus-Sized Models for Plus-Sized ClothingA look at the fashion industry's annoying tendency to try to sell plus-sized clothing using "normal"-sized models.
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How to Attract Readers to Your Fanfiction StoryA few simple DOs and DON'Ts for attracting readers to your fanfic.
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How Vampires Are CreatedAn overview of how vampires are created both in popular fictional works and in legend.
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Problems Faced by Male Victims of Abuse and Sexual AssaultA look at the kinds of victim blaming faced by male sexual assault victims and how it differs from the experience of female victims.
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Infodumping and How Not to Write ExpositionTips for writers on what not to do when writing exposition.
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Book Review: Black Blood, by John MeaneyA review of the novel Black Blood by John Meaney, author of Bone Song.
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Reasons to Cancel Your Gym MembershipThree reasons why you should stop getting ripped off and start exercising at home.
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Guide to Esperanto PronunciationA basic Esperanto pronunciation guide for beginner speakers.
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Book Review: Brimstone Kiss, by Carole Nelson DouglasA review of Brimstone Kiss, the second book of the Delilah Street: Paranormal Investigator series by Carole Nelson Douglas.
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How Victim Blaming Harms Abuse and Assault SurvivorsA brief look at why victim blaming is so pervasive and how it prevents abuse and assault survivors from seeking help.
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Overview of Esperanto GrammarAn introduction to the basics of Esperanto grammar.
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How to Practice SightsingingTips for becoming a better sightreader of vocal music.
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Four Vampire Novels You Shouldn't MissBrief reviews of the four vampire novels no fan of vampire literature should go without reading.
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Book Review: Atlanta Nights, by Travis TeaA review of Atlanta Nights, a book written with the intention of creating the worst novel ever.
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How to Teach Yourself EsperantoA short guide to web sites and resources for learning Esperanto.
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Book Review: The Broadway Musical, by Joseph P. SwainA review of The Broadway Musical, Joseph P. Swain's award-winning critical analysis of famous Broadway shows.
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How to Use an Asmanex TwisthalerInstructions on how to properly use an Asmanex Twisthaler, an inhaled corticosteroid use to treat asthma.
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Book Reviews: Thraxas, by Martin ScottA review of Thraxas, the first book of the Thraxas series, by Martin Millar (writing as Martin Scott).
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Book Review: Summer Knight, by Jim ButcherA review of Summer Knight, the fourth book of the Dresden Files series.
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Book Review: Death's Daughter, by Amber BensonA review of the novel Death's Daughter by Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Amber Benson.
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How to Write a Crossover Fanfiction StoryTips for writing believable and engaging crossover fanfiction.
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Book Reviews: Grave Peril, by Jim ButcherA review of Grave Peril, the third book of the Dresden Files series.
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Book Review: The Vampire in Europe by Montague SummersA review of Montague Summers's classic work on vampirism and vampire lore in Europe.
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How to Save Money with Cloth Menstrual ProductsA guide to using cloth menstrual products to help save the environment--and your budget!
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Book Review: Blue Diablo by Ann AguirreA review of Ann Aguirre's wonderful new urban fantasy novel, Blue Diablo.
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The Best Free Music Composition SoftwareA review of MuseScore, a free, open-source music composition program.
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Book Review: Iron Kissed by Patricia BriggsA review of the latest novel in Patricia Briggs's Mercy Thompson series, Iron Kissed.
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Feminist Readings of Mozart's Don GiovanniA look at Mozart's famous opera Don Giovanni from the female characters' point of view.
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How to Get Your Kids Interested in OperaThe best way to get your kids interested in opera is to love opera yourself.
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Book Review: Night's Daughter by Marion Zimmer BradleyA review of Night's Daughter, Marion Zimmer Bradley's novel based on Mozart's opera The Magic Flute.
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Review: The Vampyr: A Soap OperaA review of a unique vampire story, the operatic miniseries The Vampyr: A Soap Opera, which aired on BBC 2 in 1992.
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Where to Find Free Sheet Music OnlineA guide to four popular sheet music archives for performers and students.