Author Archives: Natalia Antonova

The fact that anyone has to ‘defend’ the decision to knight Rushdie…

… Is ridiculous, at best. At worst, it’s disturbing and sad. And the fact that other British politicians are using this situation as an opportunity to score points by feigning deep concern for Britain’s relationship with Pakistan is to be expected. The hardliners in Pakistan will take any excuse to steer the mob. As aContinue reading “The fact that anyone has to ‘defend’ the decision to knight Rushdie…”

7 Points About Writing

Inspired by LitLove. 1. I absolutely hate people who excuse writerly misdeeds by pointing out “but s/he’s an artist!” So bloody what? So because you’re an “artist,” as opposed to, say, a plumber, it’s OK to be perpetually drunk and pretentious and annoying? No! Doesn’t mean I’m never drunk or pretentious or annoying – butContinue reading “7 Points About Writing”

Greatest Hits: The American Edition

Live-blogging from Ukraine! Because I am having a Charlie moment! And because life is too short, especially life in the States – you can never quite get enough of it. In case you’re wondering, the hits are in no particular order. Trip to New Orleans our junior year. Our greatest achievement was getting into aContinue reading “Greatest Hits: The American Edition”

And the higher your GPA, the racier your panties!*

This is the reality of many women and girls who live in super-duper religious communities (and by “religious” I really mean “backward” – the two don’t necessarily have to go hand-in-hand, but spirituality is so complex that most people just take the easy way out, turning into drooling, intellectually stagnant fanatics). Like Aliana, I amContinue reading “And the higher your GPA, the racier your panties!*”