Thirty-nine years ago: November 13, 1974 (an early Throwback Thursday)

November 13, 2013

When I was one day old, on November 13, 1974, halfway across the country Ronald DeFeo shot and killed his …

R.I.P., Jonathan Robinson Flynn

November 8, 2013

Originally posted on The Brevity Blog:
Every once in a while an obituary is itself an intriguing and engaging essay, as shown…

November 4, 2013

Originally posted on A Simple Taste for Reading:
I would like to introduce to you my featured author of the month, Rachael Hanel.…

October 15, 2013

If you know me, you know that I’m one of the “voluntary childless.” If you’ve read my book, I go …

September 19, 2013

Yes, I did write a book about pirates once!

September 16, 2013

A grave cam—what a great idea! The Andy Warhol Museum and EarthCam launched this 24-7 video camera feed aimed at …

August 20, 2013

From my book: “On magical spring days I clip my feet into bicycle pedals and cruise along country roads. The …

June 6, 2013

Originally posted on ann rosenquist fee:
My friend Rachael Hanel wants to start a green cemetery but she’s not sure how. Here she…

June 4, 2013

Originally posted on The Brevity Blog:
Debra Gwartney, author of Live Through This: A Mother’s Memoir of Runaway Daughters and Reclaimed Love, has…

May 17, 2013

My book tour took me to New Ulm on May 16. I had two events: one at Orchard Hill assisted …