I have this incredible friend. Her name is Jennifer Pastiloff. She is one of the most profound, honest, funny, loving people I know. But she’s kind of a mess, and I don’t think she would mind me saying that. She’s that honest. The thing is that...
I spent over three years writing, rewriting, and editing my first novel, The Suicide Tree. I’ve learned many things the hard way—like the importance of outlining, for example. Today, I want to share five lessons I learned in writing, specifically, a science-fiction...
Last week, I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, What Should I Read Next? with the charming Anne Bogel. Her guest was Whitney Conard, who has started an Instagram adventure called #theunreadshelfproject2018, where she and other bookstagrammers consider the...
I was just sitting here as Milo drifted off for his nap, and I got this joyous lift as I looked into his eyes. This will be his first fall, and he’s going to love it . . . because he loves everything. It’s awesome. But I love this season, too. It’s...
Tonight, my friend Elissa and I are going to see the Indigo Girls in concert. I have this vivid memory of Elissa and I taking a roadtrip to Bowling Green College for a poetry conference when we were in college. Elissa is a superb singer, someone who holds close...
