“But then when I read that Raymond Carver said he didn’t have the ability to write, you know, a full novel. He was a sprinter and I thought, Oh, maybe I could do it. Is there any such thing as a half a paragraph short story, because that was all I had the focus for. So, it […]
It’s not your fault. Everyone grows up. Getting older isn’t an achievement, like throwing a no-hitter. It’s just something that happens, like getting a rash. It’s certainly nothing to be proud of, so stop pretending that having aged a few years means you’re too grown up for young adult or children’s fiction. Suddenly you’re carting […]
As we get deeper into autumn and the days grow shorter, those of us of the goth persuasion rub our hands together in glee, anticipating a seasonal appetite for all things dark and spooky. If you’re in the mood for some reads that visit the land of the dead (literal and metaphorical), then check out the […]
Growing up as a middle child, I was lucky to be able to experience what life was like as both an older and younger sister. I’m not so sure my siblings would call themselves lucky for having me in those roles, but hey. Who asked them? If you’ve never had a sister, your best frame […]
