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What Happens at the Gym Stays at the Gym
What accounts for our willingness to bare our souls—along with our backsides—in the locker rooms of suburban health clubs? I’m
August 21, 2025
An Interview with Voice Actor Jenny Kutnow
For those of you who like audiobooks, it’s no secret that the quality of the narration can make or break
April 7, 2025
The Story Behind The Unexpected Guests… and Why I Killed All My Darlings
One of my most productive periods as a writer occurred during lockdown in 2020, when I wrote my third novel,
April 5, 2025
How Not to Become a Published Author
So you’re halfway through writing your first draft of the great American novel, and you’re sweating over what to do next.
January 3, 2025
Wandering the Virtual Aisles of Shepherd.com
If you ever find yourself longing to spend the afternoon at your local bookstore—but you’re chained to your desk, occupied
July 15, 2024
My Year of Casual Acquaintances: Meet the Characters
My new episodic novel follows Margaret (“Mar”) Meyer through her first year of single life, moving each month from one
July 10, 2024