Authorial Intrusion: He Admonished Gravely
The craft of fiction is a living, breathing art that’s evolving. Just as Celine Dion led to Idina Menzel, so too do styles in literature.
Why We Read: To Be Convinced
When I picked up Anthony Doerr’s memoir about his year in Rome, I wondered: How will I not be pummeled with meaningless adjectives and cliches I’ve read a thousand times? How will I not drown in melodrama? Luckily he had the answers.
Free-for-all Friday
Let’s try an experiment. I’m going to give $100 to you, a loyal reader of this blog. But there’s a catch. (Isn’t there always?)
Nature Calls: Albatrosses
Imagine if you had to do the courtship ritual of the albatross. Whew! The clip is sure to put a smile on your face.
Authorial Intrusion: Experiments
It’s important for writers to take risks. But when is it pushing the boundaries and self-indulgent?
I’m Reading
