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I’m a writer of comics (Walden: The Graphic Novel), fiction (Human Library), and recovering writing teacher from New York living in Indiana.

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  • What I’m up to now for Winter 2021. January 3, 2021
  • On Routines and Ground Level Productivity January 2, 2021
  • How being Idle is also being a practicing Stoic. January 2, 2021
  • Stoicism; or how Clark Kent was the key to getting through 2020. December 31, 2020
  • A List of Players December 29, 2020

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What I’m working on right now for Fall 2018.

I’m out of here. In fact, I’m offline until Winter Solstice (Dec. 22).  There will not be any updates to … Continue reading What I’m working on right now for Fall 2018.

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What is an Adirondack Writer?

Writers are habit beasts. We stick to what we know. When I was teaching creative writing at Paul Smith’s College, … Continue reading What is an Adirondack Writer?

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Why writers are public intellectuals.

Warren Ellis writes about Umberto Eco as public intellectual, and compares Italy under Berlusconi to what sounds like the America … Continue reading Why writers are public intellectuals.

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I’m a morning writer.

If you’ve read Mason Currey’s Daily Rituals or Maria Popova’s Brain Pickings you’ve probably seen the charts and data that … Continue reading I’m a morning writer.

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On Anthony Bourdain.

I’m still reeling about Anthony Bourdain’s death. I’m horribly sad about it. He was my generation’s Hunter S. Thompson and … Continue reading On Anthony Bourdain.

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NOT DEPRESSED for Memorial Day Weekend.

From my last newsletter:  I just finished reading Appreciative Advising by Jennifer Bloom, Bryan Hutson, and Ye He. I’ve had … Continue reading NOT DEPRESSED for Memorial Day Weekend.

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Stories and the World #3: Oxford.

When we arrived at Somerville in July, a close friend said, “My life is a movie.” That’s when this storytelling … Continue reading Stories and the World #3: Oxford.

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Stories and the World #2: Oxford.

When I think about stories what I try to do is make sure I pay attention to where I am, … Continue reading Stories and the World #2: Oxford.

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Stories and the World #1: Egypt.

After graduating from St. Bonaventure University, my father took me to Egypt as a graduation present. We saw the museum, … Continue reading Stories and the World #1: Egypt.

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How to write a novel. Part 2.

This is continued from last week’s post. [Image from the edit of the first draft of Human Library] 6. Structure … Continue reading How to write a novel. Part 2.

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