Why writers should watch the Tour de France
Apologies, Talansky is back on his bike! But looks in tears… pic.twitter.com/0INc0WMu6r — ITV Cycling (@itvcycling) July 16, 2014 Inspired …
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Q: Where in Minnesota can you find relief from mosquitoes?
A: Lanesboro! Legend has it that the fast-moving Root River and lack of places with standing water keep the mosquito …
5 reasons why running is SO MUCH better than writing
Running and writing seem to go hand-in-hand. I know a lot of fellow writers who also are runners. Personally, I …
Avoid talking about death, and you get “The Fault in Our Stars”
On a recent weekend getaway, I read The Fault in Our Stars, a young adult novel that is now the latest …
Can I still revise my book?
I’m learning more about my book the more I talk about it. In the past three weeks, I’ve spoken to …
The poetics of Lent
When I think back to my childhood church, it’s the Lenten services that dominate my memories. The Catholic Church places …
Minnesota: The best state for book awards
First I need to mention: 960 people at the Minnesota Book Awards! Can your state beat that? I was honored …
The 2014 Minnesota Book Awards preview
Many people don’t realize this, but few states have anything like what we have in the Minnesota Book Awards. For …
Blog Tour: #MyWritingProcess
Today is my day on The Blog Tour, where writers and authors answer questions about their writing processes. Last week, …
Throwback Thursday: Barbies, 1981
Barbie controversy rages again. This time, Sports Illustrated is getting flack for putting the American icon on the cover of …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 