I dreamed about my mom last night. My mom, who died when I was 13, 37 years ago. For years after she died, I dreamed about her all the time. I dreamed that she was alive. That her death was a mistake. A ruse. A misunderstanding. In last night’s dream, we had a profound conversation […]
During our recent trip to Newport, RI, we made a paperweight at Thames Glass. Since we’ve been back, several friends have said they’ve made blown glass ornaments. Said casually, like, oh yeah, we’ve done that. Um… is this a common couples activity that we’ve somehow overlooked for 26 years? Glassmaking was not in our vacation
We live in a society where we are frequently encouraged to compete. To be better. To be more. We long to contribute something meaningful, make the most of our lives, and stand out from the crowd. We strive to be special while overlooking contentment. What if we didn’t? What if we didn’t climb the corporate ladder?
Every spring and fall, Comic Logic Books and Artwork hosts Lot Con. This outdoor event fills their parking lot with a wide range of artists, authors, and vendors. It’s family and pet-friendly, featuring art and collectibles from many fandoms. I will be back at Lot Con 2026 on May 17 from 12 to 4 pm.
In a stranger-than-fiction moment, I stumbled into a scene from my second novel, To the Left of Death. This was an unplanned visit to a story setting. One that I only realized months after booking the hotel and days before leaving for my trip. Here’s what happened. When writing fiction, I tend to create my
