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Amy Jacobs
@lysaacer.bsky.social
Pop Culture Theorist, Horror Studies SAE, Comics & Horror Scholar, English Professor.
Horror SIG Co-Chair, SCMS, HWA Member,
Founding Member, SSAG.
Feminist, Freedom Fighter. #RestrictedRebel #RestrictedRebelRealTimeReads

Peace, Progress, Purpose.
As a disciple that popular culture deserves a space in the canon. And that kind of student success, in that environment, from just the first book tells me Pink Horror has the power of purrrrrr'-pose and meaning. I can't wait to see what these kids do with these narratives when we add comparative...
September 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I'm saying all this because we just saw a study drop arguing that long-form narrative is dying. But theyre essential, where we learn our humanity--and it's genre fiction and popular culture that can resurrect it. Students resonate with pop culture and genre. We need to level valuation and accept
September 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
And ended our solo time with Black Sheep, moving to Forgotten Sisters next week. I'm happy to report that discussions were rigorous and enthusiastic, with at least 40% participating in chats. Plus, out of 32, 8 have pulled me aside and told me they love the class and the reading thus far.
September 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I just went with it. I decided to treat it as an experiment. Though my 2nd read of each l am essentially looking at them with a scholar's eyes for the first time, just as they are. So we do reading journals together, breakout chats, and lectures--its a book club on steroids. We finished week 4 today
September 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Plus, 32 Gez Z, mostly freshmen, almost all non-English majors, from 6 to 8:50 on Thursday night? Have you driven a campus when classes end on Thursday? It's like pregame starts as the classroom door closes lmao. So in short? They can be A TOUGH crowd. But I didn't need my scholar eyes to know...
September 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
But if I love them, why am I saying the risky part? Because horror is risky especially when they have no clue that's what they're getting. And you know as well as I do..."Pink horror" can be even more problematic on different levels in this climate. And since I err on the side of "I don't care"...
September 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Without further ado, ordered as they are for the students:
1. Black Sheep @rachelharrison.bsky.social
2. Forgotten Sisters @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social
3. Goddess of Filth @vlatinalondon.bsky.social
4. White Horse @erikatwurth.bsky.social
5. Theme Music T Marie Vandelly
September 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I stop being a scary ass bitch and do what I normally do--what noone else does in academia. Off the canon for me, thanks. My righteous rage led me to my keyboard and I immediately emailed the bookstore my current dream assigned reading list made of my five favorite femalr-authored reads of last 5yrs
September 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A horrible term students will debate, but I digress. I almost went the safe route--haunted houses or maybe vampires or King--but I couldn't pull the trigger. A TT asking for one's ideal book list for an introduction to Horror Studies class was easy for me. And I thought wait, I can do that if
September 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Thank you! I will definitely check those out. I read stuff from kids (for my 6yo) all the way to the big ol serious stuff. So these are great recs!
January 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Such a good point!! I may have to just turn to those shelves today. Any recent reads you've loved?
January 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Thank you! Was there a particular book that got you back to reading? I'd love to hear some recs!
January 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM