Robert's Raves
Robert Rodriquez's popular series examining story elements and themes from around the world.

Questions and Answers
Riddles of the King and the Bishop.
—posted September 2003

A Matter of Time
Stories with temporal tricks.
—posted February 2002

By the Numbers
Question: What do Kal-El (a.k.a. Superman,) Tom Lehrer, Gilbert and Sullivan, and the substance known as kryptonite have in common? Answer: the number 82.
—posted March 2001

The Partners of Their Labors
They are, and have been, known by various descriptions and designations: second banana, trusty sidekick, faithful companion.
—published in WIP Winter 2000

The Music of Story
Stories in which music plays an important role.
—published in WIP Summer 1999

Heroines to the Rescue
—published in WIP Winter 1999

Villains On Parade
It's time to give villians their due.
—published in WIP Summer 1998

Riddle Me This and Riddle Me That
Stories where riddles take a leading role.
—published in WIP Winter 1998

Questions, Answers and Dilemmas: Tales With a Twist
—published in WIP Summer 1997

Why, Oh Why, Oh Why
About stories that explain...
—published in WIP Winter 1997

A Story By Any Other Name
Journeys and voyages in storytelling and literature.
—published in WIP Summer 1996