Twist It, Bend It, Tie It in a Bow

Genre bending is an interesting thing. Ever notice how some of the most popular movies all contain elements of action, drama, romance, comedy, and sometimes even fantasy or science fiction? Look at Harry Potter, for example. It's part fantasy, urban fantasy, coming-of-age, contemporary magic realism, drama, with bits of comedy here and there? That's because stories are about characters. And let's face it – characters aren't always genre specific. You may have a crime solving heroine thrust...