The only emperor is the emperor of ice cream
On writing
Productivity. Effectiveness. Organization. All things our culture places too much value on. I don’t have to tell you it has something to do with money. It’s why we’re now all ... Read more
On writing
I lost two cities, lovely ones: March 2026 Newsletter
On writing
Let me admit something. I’ve barely written a word, going on three weeks. I fixed the shifting tense in a chapter. I dashed out a couple of okay poems. Mostly, ... Read more
death is no parenthesis: feel inspired, take risks, be bold
On writing
Feb 08, 2026 Every project teaches you how it wants to be written. That’s been my experience, anyway. Just like good books teach you how to read them. If you’re ... Read more
Make Time Like a Rebel, 2026 Edition
On writing
It’s a new moon today, and we’re in the last days of the eleventh month of 2025. A good time to stir up some dreams designed for you. Directions: This is ... Read more
Literary New England VII: The End, Salem to Boston
Literary New England VI: Franconia, Bennington, Amherst
On writing, Travel
We were headed to Franconia and craving a second cup of coffee, but didn’t want to settle for just anything. We wanted a local place with a local roast, the ... Read more
