I Was On A Beer Panel
I was lucky enough to be on another beer panel for All About Beer magazine. I got to taste beer and say what I thought of the nuances and flavors. Nice work if you can get it. Check out the…
I Was On The Radio In Australia
ABC in Australia interviewed me about my article in The Atlantic on the rise of plagiarism in self-publishing. You can listen to it online here!
Short Story: Drought in Tin House and The Guardian
I’m so proud to have a short story on Tin House’s Open Bar. It’s called Drought. You can read it here. And guess what? It was also reprinted in The Guardian.
Article: Stealing Books in the Age of Self-Publishing in The Atlantic
Did you get a chance to check out my latest article for The Atlantic? It’s about the rise of plagiarism among self-published books. Anonymous strangers are stealing other people’s books, changing them superficially, and passing them off as their own…
I Went Up In A Hot Air Balloon
When it came to celebrating Marcia’s birthday this year, we decided to go on a hot air balloon ride, something both of us have been wanting to do for years. It’s great! I recommend it, even though you have to…
My Husband Is An Interesting Man
I’ve been married to Kyle 14 years this June. One of my favorite things about him is that he never ceases to explore his intellectual interests in a curious and accomplished way. Here are some things Kyle has been interested…
Smithsonian Article: The Forgotten Dust Bowl Novel That Rivaled The Grapes of Wrath
I’m so excited to announce my first article in The Smithsonian, The Forgotten Dust Bowl Novel That Rivaled The Grapes of Wrath. It’s about Sanora Babb, who wrote a great Dust Bowl novel called Whose Names Are Unknown the same…
Humor Article: How To Tell If You’re A Lady In A 1950s Melodrama
I have a short humor piece in Defenestration titled How To Tell If You’re A Lady In A 1950s Melodrama. I watched a lot of bad movies to write it, so I know it’s accurate. Sample: Sure, his relentless stalking…
I Was On An All About Beer Panel
Earlier this year, I was on a beer panel for All About Beer magazine. That means I got to sit in a room with other panelists, taste beers, and come up with descriptions of nuances and flavors. It was fun.…
Book Review: The Nest By Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney
Check it out! I have a book review up at KQED on The Nest By Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. Click here to read Review: Is ‘The Nest’ Worth Its Famed Seven-Figure Advance?