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Is Reading Dying?
It’s a question asked by plenty of writers and readers. What’s the truth? I don’t know for sure, but I have some ideas.
Five Non-Fiction Books Every Crime Writer Should Read
Whether you’re writing the next great thriller or you’re covering the police beat for your local newspaper, these five books can teach you a lot about the criminal mind and police investigations.
The Psychological Resemblance of Poe
This is an informational piece on Edgar Allan Poe and how is pieces of literature relate to his personal life.
My Love of Jane Austen
Why is Jane Austen so popular? What are her novels about? And why does the modern reader love her?
TS Eliot: A Modernist Perspective
A short essay discussing TS Eliot’s influence on American literature and 20th century society.
Nature as Inspiration in Life and Language
A comparison of the views of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Barry Lopez.
Book Review: “First Paragraphs” by Donald Newlove
At first thought, it looked like a boring, but necessary read. That was before opening it and discovering a wealth of the very best citations of world renowned writers. It was like a super rich dessert – one to take slowly over time. And time and time again. It’s a super little book for both writers and readers.
My Wishing Year
The Wishing Year by Noelle Oxenhandler inspired me to conduct my own wishing experiment, with some unexpected results.
