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2018, Poems, Writing

Vinz was curt and earnest (poem)

Vinz was curt and earnest A rather dapper young fellow He enjoyed carving out crafts of wonder And sticking them on large pillows. He poured his heart out to the maid Who replied by looking solemn and staid and said he needed to get laid or clamber out of the […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: January 23, 2018October 22, 2020
The End of the Fucking World (Zari’s Version)
2018, Writing

The End of the Fucking World (Zari’s Version)

I blitzed my way through this show in one sitting. If you haven’t seen it on Netflix, do. I liked it a lot, but as is the way of fanfiction, I’ve decided to write my own darker, shorter version with less of the ‘sentiment.’ I do keep to the same […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: January 15, 2018April 17, 2023
2018, Writing

The craft of writing

I’m a pretty good writer, to toot my own horn. It’s the one thing in the world I’m best at (besides babbling about Game of Thrones). Writing has always come naturally to me. I can write songs, stories, prose, poetry. When those at my uni give feedback on my music […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: January 13, 2018October 22, 2020
2018, Writing

Jimmy Doogooder and the Piranha Kids (story)

Written 25th March 2016. Satirical short story inspired by ‘Lord of the Flies.’ Set in a playground on a Friday afternoon. A group of ten year old children are playing in a playground, but four of them enter and think that there is too much chaos and want to bring […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: January 1, 2018October 22, 2020
Hero’s Journey in Fiction
2017, Books Films Music TV

Hero’s Journey in Fiction

What do major film or novel franchises have in common? The ones that feature stories involving a protagonist on a quest to save the world from some sort of disaster. There’s typically a love interest, a villain, a sidekick or band of sidekicks, and a resolution where everyone lives happily […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: December 30, 2017April 17, 2023
2017, Poems, Writing

Hounddog (poem)

High in the mountains of East Africa The Hound dog barks and howls. He calls on the world to listen To his witty words of wisdom. He prances from rock to rock Making the others gaze in wonder At this dashing young creature Brimming with bright charisma. His tail is […]

by: The Rational FemalePosted on: November 5, 2017October 22, 2020

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About The Rational Female

Zarina Macha (The Rational Female) is an award-winning independent author of twenty-one books and a commentator on modern culture. Since 2017, she has examined feminism, race, and mental health with a focus on rational inquiry and social responsibility. Her writing and video essays explore the tensions shaping modern gender relations and contemporary society.
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