In the latest episode of her thought-provoking series, Public Intellectual, the amazing Jessa Crispin and I hash out various material messes, including pandemic hoarding and whether divorce is an advanced form of decluttering (!). Thanks to Jessa for having me on the show and for a great convo. Find the episode at the link above… Continue reading »
Archives for Reading and Writing
September Song
“We’re not even halfway through the month yet, but September has been quite a ride so far. Amazingly enough, even in the midst of the fire-ravaged, virus-plagued hellscape of late summer 2020, I have a couple of launches to be happy about, and I am hella grateful.” The new issue of my newsletter is out,… Continue reading »
Pub day!
It’s a big day here: CLUTTER: AN UNTIDY HISTORY is out in the world! I can’t wait for you to read it. As you can see, Irene and Allie are pretty excited too. Don’t let them have all the fun. Order your own copy now! (PSA: If you order a copy directly from Belt, you’ll… Continue reading »
Postcards from the Edge
The latest edition of my newsletter is out. It features a World Series (#natitude #finishthefight), a one-eyed shih tzu, and a giveaway. (Remember what it was like to get a postcard in the mail?) Thanks for reading—and if you enjoy it, please share it with a friend. It’s free to sign up. Like public libraries,… Continue reading »
Motorcycles, dolphins, Jane Austen, daevas, and a Really Big (Belt) Party
Here’s me at Belt Publishing‘s Really Big Belt Party in Cleveland last week. I didn’t get to ride the bike but I did get to hang out with a lot of fellow writers and editors. Writing gets lonely, and it is lovely to be reminded we are part of a much larger community and a… Continue reading »
