Review of Chris Offutt’s “My Father the Pornographer”
I reviewed My Father the Pornographer by Chris Offutt for the Feb. 21 Minneapolis StarTribune. Even though the discovery of his …
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Mad Men writing prompts: Season 1, Episode 6
Mad Men Season 1, Episode 6: “Babylon” Episode recap: The theme in this episode is “love in exile.” Don’s chasing Rachel, …
5 Memoirs for the Valentine’s Day cynic
If you’re like me, Valentine’s Day becomes been there, done that. I see it as a day for young love, …
Will I always write about the Manson family?
If you’re a writer, try this exercise: Sit down with a group of people who’ve read your book and have …
One cause of writer’s block
How am I supposed to get any writing done with this in the house? Follow me on Instagram: rachael_hanel Trophy’s …
Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 5
Mad Men Season 1, Episode 5: “5G” Episode summary: Don’s biological half-brother, Adam, sees Don’s picture in the newspaper and …
Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 4
Season 1, Episode 4: “New Amsterdam” This episode veers away from the characters we’ve come to know in the first …
A book about corpses? Sure, why not?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachael Hanel (@rachael_hanel) I’ll be sure to post a review when …
Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 3
Season 1, Episode 3: “Marriage of Figaro” As evidenced by the title, this episode is about marriage. Betty and Don …
Mad Men writing prompt: Season 1, Episode 2
Mirrors and women.
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 