Category Writing – Nonfiction

Book Review: Felicia Day’s Memoir

I reviewed Felicia Day’s memoir You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)for KQED, including thoughts on GamerGate. READ IT HERE.

Article: Great Expectations in Mental Floss

Did you catch my most recent article in Mental Floss? It’s 11 Dickensian Facts About ‘Great Expectations’. Did you know Estella may have been based on Charles Dickens’s mistress? Also, remember the 1998 movie version with Gwyneth Paltrow and Ethan…

Article: Luther Burbank Experiment Farm In Via

Want to learn about the white blackberry, the spineless cactus, or the trifoliate orange? Consider taking a trip to the Luther Burbank Experiment Farm, which I wrote about for Via Magazine.

Fiddle-dee-dee! 18 Facts About Vivien Leigh

When I was a kid, Vivien Leigh was one of my heroes. My admiration was re-awakened by this recent Mental Floss article Fiddle-dee-dee! 18 Facts About Vivien Leigh. She was a fascinating lady.

Article: Bearizona In Via Magazine

Thinking of going to the Grand Canyon this year? Then check out my most recent article in Via Magazine. It’s about nearby Bearizona, a wildlife park featuring bears, buffaloes, and other North American wildlife. See bears up close*! * From…

LM Montgomery In Mental Floss

Speaking of Anne of Green Gables, my most recent article is all about the author of Anne of Green Gables, LM Montgomery. 14 Facts About ‘Anne of Green Gables’ Author L.M. Montgomery Here’s an excerpt: 6. She wrote despite a…