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How’s the Book Going: p. 261

Now seems like a good time to reflect on the emotions of writing emotions. Once upon a time, back in 2015, I wrote a book about a girl who was dying. This was my third novel for young adults, and it was also the third novel where impending death was one of the primary concerns.…… Continue reading How’s the Book Going: p. 261

Published April 20, 2022
Categorized as Art, Books

How’s the Book Going: p. 247

What did I say I would write about today? That’s right, the emotions of writing emotions. I may not write about that. I’m feeling pretty good at the moment—I’ve just eaten leftover spaghetti—and I don’t feel like cracking that particular patch of ice. Maybe in a bit. The book is a romance. Romantic love drives…… Continue reading How’s the Book Going: p. 247

Published April 13, 2022
Categorized as Art, Books, Complaints / Half-Baked Decisions

How’s the Book Going: p. 239

Finally, 239 pages in, I would like to answer your queries about the new book. So, here it is: The new book is about a woman who learns how to open herself up to the world after a great personal tragedy. This is the first book under my name for adults. If I finish on…… Continue reading How’s the Book Going: p. 239

Published April 12, 2022
Categorized as Art, Books, Complaints / Half-Baked Decisions

Shelter in Playlist: “Spring”

This summer, I’m going to make playlists and write about them. Here is the penultimate post about a series of tracks of I’m calling “Lovestuck.” If you’d like to read the posts in order of how the songs appear on the playlist, start here. Hope you enjoy. “Spring,” Angel Olsen Last night Ian and I…… Continue reading Shelter in Playlist: “Spring”

Published May 25, 2020
Categorized as Art, Music

Shelter in Playlist: “Sunny Afternoon”

This summer, I’m going to make playlists and write about them. Here is the sixth entry about a series of tracks of I’m calling “Lovestuck.” If you’d like to read the posts in order of how the songs appear on the playlist, start here. Hope you enjoy. “Sunny Afternoon,” The Kinks Despite its upbeat rhythm…… Continue reading Shelter in Playlist: “Sunny Afternoon”

Published May 21, 2020
Categorized as Art, Music

Art and the Market

This is adapted from an email I recently sent to an old friend.   I had an incredible workshop leader a couple years back that was a bit precious about his approach to writing. He was all about guarding his time with his “craft” at all costs, protecting it from the demands of the market, insisting…… Continue reading Art and the Market

Published February 6, 2020
Categorized as Art, Complaints / Half-Baked Decisions

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