10 Unforgettable Reads

A look at titles that have stayed with me.

Prophets and Posers

A meditation on Zachary Lazar’s Sway.

The Literature of Racism

Praising Toni Morrison’s clear-eyed view of a national crisis.

Taking Comfort in Sadness

How being alone informs writing and life

Enduring Artistry

The immortal genius of Bowie and Reed

At the Helm

The countless rewards of heading the Washington Writers Conference

Information Overload

Don’t let research destroy your story’s soul

A Spiritual Framework

How Buddhism informs my writing