Here are just a few examples of my writing over the years (outside of my books). Voice. Energy. Copious Research. Storytelling. Diversity of material and styles. These are all vital to me when I write anything. If you want a comprehensive list, drop me a line.
My thoughts on the vanishing role of the school librarians in contemporary society and its potential implications.
A look at the 1918 influenza pandemic and the tragic role it played in the development of the imagination of renowned author Ray Bradbury.
A look back on the classic Ray Bradbury collection of gothic short fiction, The October Country, on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
My memoir-cum-rock-music criticism essay on the vital role the rock band KISS played in my young life.
How three upper-Midwest businesses gave the gift of a book to senior citizens.