Time for a New Adventure

Time for a New Adventure

I am pasting a recent Facebook post below to share some news. So – an announcement. Jean-Paul and I (and Tobias) are moving this weekend. We are heading to quieter pastures, to a place, in fact, where there actually ARE pastures. We are moving from our Cambridge...
The Chip on My Shoulder

The Chip on My Shoulder

Above: A detail of some of the artwork by Anya Lauchlan in Toys at Night. I once dated an Olympic skier. The relationship was brief, but during that short time I experienced the kind of infatuation we are susceptible to in our youth — the kind that causes you to make...
Somehow, We’ll Make It

Somehow, We’ll Make It

As I write this post, I’m sitting in a donut shop on a sunny day in our neighborhood. Acooling cup of coffee and an empty paper bag are situated on the table next to my iPad. I’ve already scarfed down the jelly donut that was in the bag (Saturday: a day off from...
Navigating the World of Social Media (or not)

Navigating the World of Social Media (or not)

It’s a Tuesday in late August, and the leaves of a small maple tree outside our living room window are glowing in the early morning sun. This summer has felt long, yet over before it began; summers have a tendency to feel both ways at once. It’s difficult to know how...
New, Fun Facebook Page for My Books

New, Fun Facebook Page for My Books

Hey, I’ve decided to create a Facebook page where I’ll talk more informally about my books, the publishing process, writing anecdotes, and more. I’ll even run a few contests — and maybe give away some books. You can find the page here:...
A Note on Writers as Teachers

A Note on Writers as Teachers

Lately I’ve been teaching a Saturday morning creative writing class for 7th graders. The class takes place on Zoom, and I’m working with the students to write science fiction stories. In the meantime, I was invited to present a Symposium webinar on...