Where the Wild Things Are
I believe I first read “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak on a dare. “You’re not afraid of [Read More]
Fan Fiction: Evolving into Mainstream Media
The visibility of fan fiction has increased since the recent success of Fifty Shades of Grey, but that’s not the [Read More]
Ann Partridge Butler was born in 1883
by Guy Butler Our family must need lots of practice before we get it right. I say this because I [Read More]
Author Jamie Saul gives readers a behind the scenes glimpse into the life of Laura Welles
Laura Welles was born in Shady Grove, New York, in 1964—which puts her death and the time of the novel [Read More]
On the Origin of Main Characters
by Guy Butler Our son has a sense of balance that is uncanny. Some time ago, I noticed that he [Read More]
Tonglen: Spinning Straw Into Gold
Chapter 11 Tonglen: Spinning Straw Into Gold O that my monk’s robe Were wide enough To gather up all The [Read More]
Daniel Boorstin got it right in ‘The Image’
Long before there were “real” housewives on television, actor-politicians and even potential celebrity politicians like Donald Trump, theme restaurants, virtual [Read More]
How to Educate Your Loved-Ones About Chronic Pain and Illness
Being diagnosed with a chronic condition can take a toll on relationships, partly because everyone is scrambling to adjust to [Read More]
What Cocktail Parties Teach Us
You’re at a party. Music is playing. Glasses are clinking. Dozens of conversations are driving up the decibel level. Yet [Read More]
Publishing Using A Pen Name
There are many reasons writers choose to use a pen name for one or more books. Usually it’s because of [Read More]
