Last semester I wrote a review of Ashon T. Crawley’s book The Lonely Letters for a class in my Appalachian Studies certificate program at Appalachian State University. I submitted it to […]
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That’s right, it’s another #SanFranciscoSunday, and I want to talk about the woman who wore trousers and smoked cigars so she could gamble–a woman so famous the city built a
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It’s what I think of when I think of that city, and it’s going to be one of the first places I go the next time I go back.
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Last week I turned in SHUT THE GATES OF MERCY, the third entry in my four-book Emperor Norton series, and I want to talk a little about the setting for
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Readers—and writers—like to see problems solved and villains defeated. The problems in our stories spring from problems in shared reality, though, and the enjoyment we derive from seeing evil defeated and wrongs righted should motivate us in the real world long after. Let us be willing to speak out against what’s wrong or unjust as readily as we cheer for the hero when they step on screen.
This is just about to go out to my monthly newsletter. Can’t wait to see who unsubscribes! -M Pride Month + Black Lives MatterI’ve been doing a lot of research
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I am incredibly honored to be included in issue 3 of I Don’t Do Boxes, a zine of queer stories from the South, produced by QueerLab and Elsewhere Museum. The theme
“Do You Know Who This Person Is?” – I Don’t Do Boxes #3 Read More »
