Alex HiamJan 123 minRaising the Whats?A mystery surrounds the etymology or origin of the phrase, raise the stakes. Of course, the meaning is clear. It’s what you do in poker...
Alex HiamJan 27 minThe Antagonist Reconsidered. Are Vampires Real?Antagonist has its roots in the ancient Greek word for enemy, rival, opponent, or villain: antagonistēs. Aristotle defined the antagonist...
Alex HiamDec 8, 20223 minOrigin StoriesAs a father and husband, I have a wonderful family of my own. I don’t need to find my birth parents. It’s an irrational itch.
Alex HiamOct 21, 20225 minClassroom Reading Really Should Be FunI’ve always loved a good middle-grade novel. When I was a young, dyslexic student, I favored fantasy fiction, where even misfits could...