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Pens and Poison is the literary project of author Liza Libes. Enter a world of literary analysis, philosophical musings, and other poetic ponderings.
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- 13
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- Sep 28, 2026
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Cathy Ames Is Evil. That’s the Point. (opens the original)
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How Bad Writing Became Literary (opens the original)
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This Book Is Everything Wrong With Modern Literature (opens the original)
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Provocative Insights From an Unapologetic Classicist (opens the original)
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This past week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Boghossian on his fantastically provocative show. We discussed everything from the downfall of academia to the modern literary establishment—and why I hate pornographic fairy elves. In other words, if you’ve ever wanted to hear me get grilled on why I hate romantasy novels, you’re not going to want to miss this interview. Thanks so much to for having me on!Enjoyed this post? You can <a href
How to *Actually* Write a Novel (opens the original)
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