Book Review of Rachel Kushner’s spy thriller, Creation Lake.

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A writer’s DNF list for 2024 explaining why she did not finish certain popular novels of the year. It’s all about timing and chemistry.

Best Books of 2024 featuring Miranda July, Chris Whitaker and Rachel Kushner

A Writer's Guide to Staying Creative While Sick | Career Transition Tips

As a writer who loves reading about the workplace, here are my top books that celebrate professional life.

Book review of the new Richard Powers novel exploring AI, ocean conservation, and friendship with a mind-bending twist.

A writer's reaction to the election and edits turns into a manifesto for creative resistance, complete with luxury towels and a renewed sense of purpose. Because sometimes rage-shopping leads to clarity.

Book Review of The Life Impossible by Matt Haig: A Magical Journey to Ibiza

This week’s five happy things include Jon Batiste, Sugar Cookie bath salts, Adam Brody, TOOT notebooks and The Life Impossible by Matt Haig.

Transitioning from a lawyer wardrobe to a writer wardrobe stumps me. What do writers wear?

Literary event featuring Richard Powers and Rebecca Makkai at the Chicago Humanities Festival provided author inspiration beyond measure including discussions of writing craft, themes and longevity as a writer - plus a copy of Powers' latest novel, Playground.

Draft 6 submitted to The Novelry Ultimate Manuscript Assessment. . . now what?

A review of All Fours by Miranda July.

At 47, fully Legally Blonde

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