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Pretzel Bites: What better way to take a summer trip to the South than from the comfort of a book

John Grisham's Jake Brigance trilogy highlights my recent reads, along with the latest from Taylor Jenkins Reid, Fredric Backman, Gabrielle Zevin, and…

18 hrs ago •

M.K. Weaving Dreams in Sci-Fi and Wakes Up Writing It

The CHOW Interview: From misty Finnish forests to Florida beaches, Weaving spins dream-fueled tales of space, resilience, and characters who fight back…

Oct 17 •

Stuck in Yesterday or Racing Toward Tomorrow? Try Right Now Instead.

Fridge Philosophy: We replay the past and rehearse the future—but the real magic happens when we pause, breathe, and live in the moment.

Oct 10 •

Capitol Rookie: Bloodlines and Bylines

Part 10: In the penultimate chapter, a journalist uncovers corruption, family secrets, and a murder plot—just in time to become the next target.

Oct 3 •

September 2025

Beyond the White Suit: Rediscovering the Real Mark Twain

From boyhood nostalgia to bitter regret, a deep dive into Mark Twain reveals Samuel Clemens as a man of contradictions, whose legacy is far more complex…

Sep 26 •

From Punk Rock to Madrid: Michael Mohr on Finding Voice, Living Abroad, and Writing Without Apology

The author of The Crew and Sincere American Writing opens up about his California roots, literary rejections, expat life, and why true voice can’t be…

Sep 19 •

Living Today: From Outrage to Empathy in a World Drowning in Tragedy

Fridge Philosophy: We’ve traded real community for echo chambers that feed our anger. It’s time to acknowledge our shared pain, show grace, and rebuild…

Sep 12 •

Capitol Rookie: Dead by the Pool, Secrets in the Warehouse

Part 9: A concussed journalist wakes up next to a corpse, stumbles into a family conspiracy, and learns the hard way that betrayal wears a familiar…

Sep 5 •

August 2025

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