Reading Gay Romance as Truth SerumI wonder if I’m alone in having the experience of reading gay romance and, in the process, rethinking my marriage. Before I started reading…Mar 6, 2023Mar 6, 2023
Romance 101: How to Fall in Love with YourselfWhen my new friend Andre told me about his quest for meaningful work, he mentioned ideas like getting a job on an oil rig in the North Sea…Nov 25, 20221Nov 25, 20221
What to Do When You Can’t Find Your Own VoiceYou know that feeling when you’re pulled in different directions but don’t know which direction is right for you? This choice is at the…Jul 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022
Storycraft: How to Build Barriers Between Characters in a NovelWalls built to keep out undesirables are as old as the first circled heap of stones. From stone walls to thwart invading hordes to security…Jun 17, 2022Jun 17, 2022
My Favorite Resources for Reading and Writing Inclusive RomanceWe have some catching up to do in the realm of inclusion. In a quest to learn and level up over the years, I’ve developed a collection of…May 25, 2022May 25, 2022
Lauren Sapala’s Treasured Possession: Paperback NovelAn Everyday History Guest ArticleApr 27, 2022Apr 27, 2022
GRIEF Explored in a Cluster MapLet’s talk about the street corner of the heart where romance novels, daily life, world events, and grief set up shop. This is not the safe…Apr 13, 2022Apr 13, 2022
5 Books I Gave My Dad and How They Brought Us CloserRecommending a book includes elements of exposure and risk: “Here. I offer you something I love. Therefore, as you read, you will find out…Mar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022
How a Romance Novel Delivered the Home I’ll Never HaveWhere do you feel most at home? Is your instinctive answer a town or a country, a family house, a room in your apartment, your bed? Why?Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
The Intimate Story of Your Grocery ListAt the intersection of memoir, story, and intimacy we find… the grocery list. A fascination with this treasure chest of an overlooked art…Mar 2, 2022Mar 2, 2022
