What is a neighbor?
Leave a CommentExploring the sacred ties of story, self, and soil
Category: Author’s Notes
What principles define how you live? If I had to name the principles by which I live, they wouldn’t be chiseled into marble or gilded in certainty—they’d be written in sand, rewritten by every tide that’s touched my life. I’ve come to believe, as Seamus Heaney once wrote, that “hope…
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I reflect on the transformative nature of love, embracing vulnerability, and the beauty of connection. If only I weren’t afraid to fail at falling in love.
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Rejection is a vital part of a writer’s journey, urging refinement and patience, while ultimately leading to a meaningful connection with the right agent.
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The author reflects on how their works, starting with My Dearest M, explore themes of loss, love, and identity, creating a shared existence.
Leave a CommentI share a glimpse into my life, balancing fishing and writing, detailing daily routines, manuscript work, and the struggles of self-doubt in creativity.
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What details of your life could you pay more attention to? The honest answer is today. Not some distant past, not a moment buried years ago, but this one—the air I’m breathing, the sky above me, the sound of the sea or the chatter of voices nearby. Too often, I…
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In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? For most of my adult life, I worked with words, thoughts, and people. I sat in an office chair, listening, guiding, and carrying others through their storms. It was good work, meaningful work, and I loved the crisis teams I…
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The author values resilience, emphasizing transformation through loss and empathy, using storytelling as a means to connect and share human experiences.
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The author reflects on their heritage from Louisiana and Appalachia, emphasizing the significance of food, storytelling, and community in shaping identity and inspiring their writing.
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