Just Words

Writing is a powerful weapon. Be careful how you wield it.

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks

Honing my work habits a thousand words at a time.

Am I Blue?

Dial down those *#%@& obscenities already!

Oh-So-Long, Oh-So-Long!

On reading Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom! as a grad student.

The Unbearable Whiteness of Being Lionel Shriver

The award-winning author seems blind to her own cultural privilege.

No Comments

Weighing the value of anonymous public discourse in the age of Trump.

The World of “Cli-Fi”

Writers use fiction to make climate change real.

Bouchercon Book Bounty!

Some of the terrific titles I encountered at this year's conference.