Caitlin Rother and Origin Stories
On LitHub's Authors in the Tent, Ona Russell recently interviewed true crime writer, Caitlin Rother. Rother's written 14 books. As a [...]
A number for Barbara Stanwyck
Poet Barbara Hamby's "I Beseech Thee, O Yellow Pages" scratches an itch today. Thanks to my friend, author Amanda McTigue, [...]
The courage to voice her opinions
I admire author Natashia Deón for reasons artistic and otherwise. What especially rises up right now is the way she [...]
Author David Heska Wanbli Weiden on justice in crime fiction
In a recent event by Stories on Stage Sacramento, I interviewed crime novelist, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, author of Winter [...]
A woman on centre court
A big scene in Tomboy takes place at the 1939 Wimbledon ladies’ singles championship. I know of few better places [...]
Debra Gardner and Sister District Sacramento–book talk
Sister District Sacramento spreading its love, using its power. It's such an honor to be invited to talk about resilience, [...]
Silver Falchion Finalist–Best Historical
A gathering I have to miss. I was proud and pleased to be named a finalist for the Silver Falchion [...]
Gone to Press
So many landmarks in a weird landscape. Weddings performed over Zoom. Graduation car parades. Birthdays shared by family members eating [...]