Review of Melissa Faliveno’s debut essay collection, “Tomboyland”
I’m often mistaken for a vegetarian. I don’t know why. Perhaps it’s my tattoos. Or my hair color—a shock of …
I’m often mistaken for a vegetarian. I don’t know why. Perhaps it’s my tattoos. Or my hair color—a shock of …
I probably am the only remaining Minnesotan unfamiliar with Dessa’s music. I know who she is — how could I …
“Read five poems for every one you write.” I read this piece of advice in the Jan/Feb 2020 issue of …
Rebecca Solnit, in her introduction to this year’s edition of Best American Essays, offers some wonderful, succinct definitions of essay. …
In terms of writing, I’m definitely a turtle, not a hare. Image source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Midland_painted_turtle.jpg Some days the writing just …
“Stumbling Into Joy,” by Kate Hopper, True Story Issue #29. Kate is a Minnesota treasure, author of Use Your Words: A …
I’m resurrecting my “favorite things” series that I had started a couple of years ago. There’s just too much great …
I’ve returned to my Camilla Hall manuscript now that the academic year is over. I don’t have anything profound to …
What do you do when life ceases to make sense? When your 65-year-old mom is diagnosed with a childhood cancer, …
In my MASS436 Specialized Writing class at MSU-Mankato on Monday, I introduced students to ekphrasis — writing about art. We …