Newsletters
Welcome to my newsletter that shares the ins and outs of my writing life, books and movies I love, upcoming literary events, and so much more. Enjoy!
Life Gets in the Way
Painting, decorating, and celebrating my new condo left little time for writing in June, but I did sneak in some outstanding writing events.
Writer’s Book Club – The Minority Report
Holy cow! Filmmakers adapted four of the five short stories Philip K. Dick’s The Minority Report and Other Classics into major motion pictures I love.
A Painful Evening With Shelby Van Pelt
I ventured into Milwaukee to see best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt, not realizing what a painful evening it would be.
Writer’s Book Club – Remarkably Bright Creatures
I enjoyed listening to the audio version of Shelby Van Pelt’s charming novel Remarkably Bright Creatures (narrated by Marin Ireland and Michael Urie). Then, halfway through the book, I didn’t want to keep listening because I didn’t want it to end.
A Big Move Triggers Ideas
I bought a brand new condo on March 28th and moved in on April 7th. Even though I’ve neglected working on The Runner (and publishing newsletters), the experience has triggered ideas and insights into how I can craft characters and plot stories.
Writer’s Book Club – The Ministry of Time
The Ministry of Time about a civil servant guiding a time-traveler in near-future times is highly acclaimed. But it disappointed me.
The World of Severance
Imagine you’re working in an office, seated at a cubicle, staring at numbers on a computer screen. After eight hours, you get on an elevator. When the doors open, you’re back at work. The job is your entire existence. Welcome to the world of Severance.
Writer’s Book Club – The Overstory
For this month’s Writer’s Book Club, I review The Overstory, which was a struggle to read. I also recommend nine other Pulitzer Prize-winning novels for you to enjoy.
Whose Voice Is It?
How we sound and what we say, gives people insights into who we are. Likewise, a character’s voice tells the reader a lot about them. Finding that voice is tricky.