Books, Novel, Writing
Why We Keep Returning to America’s Early Classics (And Why They Keep Returning to Us)
That era didn’t just produce “important” novels. It produced foundational ones. There’s a stretch of American literature, from the early 1900s through World War II, that refuses to stay put on the shelf. You know the books. You probably read them in school, maybe resented them at the time, maybe loved them, maybe both. And… Read More
Books, Motivation, Novel, Writing
The Path of a New Book
What I can say is that this new novel is inspired by one of the great American classics. Not a retelling. Not a remake. Things are moving fast right now, in that good, slightly chaotic way that always seems to happen right before a book steps out into the world. The newest release is officially… Read More
Nature, Novel, Writing
Old Stories, New Clothes: How the Classics Refuse to Die
When books became widely available, something incredible happened. Every so often, someone will say something like, “Kids don’t read the classics anymore,” or “Stories just aren’t what they used to be.” And every time I hear that, I have the same thought: They absolutely do. They just might not realize it. Because the truth is,… Read More
Nature, Novel, Writing
Cold Enough to Stop a Sled… Warm Enough to Start a Story
This stretch of winter, the quiet, frozen middle, is when I tend to get the most work done. January in Minnesota has officially arrived, and it didn’t come quietly. We’re deep into the kind of cold where the temperature drops below zero, the wind has opinions, and even the hardiest among us start negotiating with… Read More
Nature, Novel, Reading, Writing
5 Uses of Nature in Novels
When it comes to writing their stories, some writers do a great job of making the setting almost as important as the characters. When it comes to writing their stories, some writers do a great job of making the setting almost as important as the characters. Nature can provide an entire atmosphere for a story,… Read More
Author, Autumn, Writing
Betting on Tomorrow: The Future of Gambling in a Sci-Fi World
And yet, the thrill remains the same. Whether the cards are plastic or photons, humans will always chase the high of what if I win this hand? I’ve been living in the world of High Stakes for months now—writing about blackjack tables, casino scams, and the thrill of beating the house. But lately, I’ve been… Read More
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