In 2020 I watched the TV series Dexter with my partner, who had seen it years before. We finished it earlier this year. I understand that Dexter came out years ago, and writing about it years after it ended sounds a little pointless. Or does it? Season 9 is coming […]
Tag: psychopaths
How to Spot a Psychopath
It’s a shame that Hollywood and pop culture depict psychopaths as stark raving lunatics carrying chainsaws. When writing my novella Psycho Girl I spent a lot of time watching films and reading books with psychopathic characters, as well as reading lots of articles and watching videos by psychologists. The truth is, […]
Sociopaths vs Psychopaths
Film, television and literature often exhibit stories involving people who suffer from antisocial personality disorder. ‘Sociopaths’ with this disorder typically display: ➤Manipulation or exploitation of others➤Lack of remorse or empathy➤Criminally deviant behaviour➤Difficulty in sustaining long term relationships➤Blaming others for problems in their lives➤Inability to control their anger Spot the Difference […]