Affective Meaning: Using Semantic Techniques in Fiction for Effect

Glenn Hefley
6 min readJun 9, 2020

The brilliant workmanship of the bookstore furnishings, compelled my mind into a drifting subtle peace, just as music might. Music. While running the tips of my fingers along edges, I could hear humming. Musing. To a refined awareness — to those few individuals who are familiar with the artistry of black iron and dark wood — those few, might feel inspired by the decor…

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Glenn Hefley

A Researcher and Novelist. Urban Fantasy, Thrillers, Shifters. Essays in non-fiction. ORCID iD https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7495-5377