Unfortunately, while I was in college, I didn't study certain aspects of literature that I wish I had. The various parts that comprise a story, what makes a work Victorian versus Edwardian, various schemes of poetry, and other topics were discussed very quickly before being passed over. I would've liked to study the bones of … Continue reading Literature and the Falsehood of Education
The weather is finally getting to that which I enjoy most. Fall is here and with the cooling of the air, I can finally wear hoodies again without sweating through them. I love the summer because of baseball season and shorts, but I adore fall because I'm typically always warm and this allows me to … Continue reading 26SEP2018
It sucks. Get used to it. Most if not all writers had to work on their first novels in the wee hours of the morning or in the dark solitary hours of the night in order to get things done. They didn't just magically hit the fucking jackpot and got to drink coffee and make … Continue reading How to Write With a Full-Time Job
Here's a serious question: Why do you think people don't read anymore? Back in the day, kids were reading books like no other. I remember in grade school the kids, particularly the girls, would always have a book in their desk that they would read when class got boring. I used to read all the … Continue reading 27DEC2017: Question
Having gone to Arizona State and also being a Stanford fan, I was upset when both college football teams dropped it this week. I'm not a big football guy. Never played in high school. Never do the fantasy drafts or anything like that. But this season I was looking forward to college football and I'm … Continue reading When both of your teams lose…
