Bending the Narrative Arc

Learning from missteps while taking the next steps.

The Greatest Story Ever Sold

Actually, you can’t always open a mind by opening a book…

Readerly Riches

The worst year ever allowed this bookworm to achieve a personal best.

American Dissonance

Isn’t it time politics caught up to culture?

The Original Cancel Culture

When white people get agitated about cancel culture, I just have to laugh. It’s either that or scream.

With a Little Help from My Friends

When it comes to writing a good query letter, it takes a village.

We Need More Reviewers of Color

My year in book reviews, plus an important PSA.

To Blurb or Not to Blurb

…and other ethical dilemmas of the striving author.