The cover of the novel THE LONELY LETTERS by Ashon T. Crawley.

Book Review: The Lonely Letters

Last semester I wrote a review of Ashon T. Crawley’s book The Lonely Letters for a class in my Appalachian Studies

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A Tower of Concrete and Flame

That’s right, it’s another #SanFranciscoSunday, and I want to talk about the woman who wore trousers and smoked cigars so

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A fist of stone rises over San Francisco

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. … Continue readingA fist of stone rises over San Francisco

Weeper’s Corner with a French 75

Last week I turned in SHUT THE GATES OF MERCY, the third entry in my four-book Emperor Norton series, and

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Sedition & Escape

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. … Continue readingSedition & Escape

Black Lives Matter + Pride was a Riot

This is just about to go out to my monthly newsletter. Can’t wait to see who unsubscribes! -M Pride Month

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“Do You Know Who This Person Is?” – I Don’t Do Boxes #3

I am incredibly honored to be included in issue 3 of I Don’t Do Boxes, a zine of queer stories from

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