Author: Anne Winchell

I teach English at Texas State University and I write literary, science fiction, and fantasy novels, short stories, and poems.

Abstract: K-Pop and Visual Literacy: Engaging Students by Interpreting Korean Music Videos

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Academics, News

Accepted Abstract for the National Popular Culture Association and American Culture Association Conference, presented in Seattle, WA on March 22, 2016. Teaching college freshmen to interpret visual texts is an important step in the overall development of their literacy skills. They are surrounded by visual texts in their everyday lives, and while some students have … Read More “Abstract: K-Pop and Visual Literacy: Engaging Students by Interpreting Korean Music Videos” »

Abstract: Female Representation and Sexualization in Tabletop Gaming

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Academics, Gaming, News

Accepted Abstract for the Southwest Popular and American Culture Association Conference in the Game Studies, Culture, Play, and Practice area, presented in Albuquerque on February 12, 2015. While plenty of research has been done about the representation and sexualization of female characters in video games, very little has been done about tabletop gaming outside of … Read More “Abstract: Female Representation and Sexualization in Tabletop Gaming” »

Publication: Video Games as a New Form of Interactive Literature

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Academics, News, Publications

“Video Games as a New Form of Interactive Literature,” a peer-reviewed journal article by Anne Winchell, has been published in a special issue of Syllabus Journal entitled Teaching With and About Games. Read Online Video Games as a New Form of Interactive Literature The Honors course “Storytelling in Video Games” treats video games as literature … Read More “Publication: Video Games as a New Form of Interactive Literature” »

Abstract: Mental Disorders in Video Games: Stereotypes and Savants

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Academics, Gaming, News

Accepted Abstract for the Women and Gender Research Collaboration on Exploring Gender, Mental Health, and Wellness, presented at Texas State University on March 28, 2014. In the recent game Outlast, released August 21, 2013, the player wanders through Mount Massive Asylum, killing the mentally ill patients who attack him. The game “aims to show that … Read More “Abstract: Mental Disorders in Video Games: Stereotypes and Savants” »

Published: “Moon of Lycca”

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News, Publications

My first ebook has been published on Amazon! So exciting! Please check it out here and buy if it looks like something you’d be interested in! Although this story plays with werewolf tropes, I built my own definitions after I started thinking about how different species would clash when humans started colonizing other planets – … Read More “Published: “Moon of Lycca”” »

Fun Poetry Generator

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Other, Writing

Ever wanted to write a poem but just didn’t know how? I found this fun gothic poetry generator while searching journal submission pages (according to the submission page, if your poetry resembles anything from this site, you should not submit it!). It’s an entertaining way to create deep-sounding-yet-meaningless gothic poetry. And as the site reminds … Read More “Fun Poetry Generator” »

Interview: KYRS Radio

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News, Publications

Anne Winchell was interviewed by Stephen Pitters as part of the Spokane Open Poets Program on KYRS Clear Air Radio 92.1/89.9 FM Spokane, WA. You can stream the broadcast live at kyrs.org, 7:30pm Central Time, 5:30 Pacific Time. The interview is also posted on the Spokane Open Poetry Program’s website, available for listening anytime. Pitters … Read More “Interview: KYRS Radio” »