Here’s a book I want to write
Over the years I’ve learned and lived a lot of Alaska history. As I look at what’s written, some of …
How thoughtful stories knit our minds
The decline of literary fiction and serious film has contributed, in part, to America’s current …
Who are better writers, the old or young?
Young people have more vivid imaginations—there’s neuroscience on that—sharper memories, and quicker …
Bill McKibben, social progress, and the empty church
In this dark time for our country, we could use the progressive, unifying influence of the mainline …
The mind-meld of a great idea
Dr. David Nash and I had thought Covid had killed our book idea. But in August of 2020, we …
My first big break
Among the great (and some hilariously awful) editors I have worked with over the decades, Rebecca …
Truth-telling and the decision to kill
Christine Cunningham explained to me the choice she made between being a vegetarian and a hunter. …
Facing the final final deadline
Dave Rose had his wry smile even as he told me why we needed to finish up his book faster than we …