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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…
Oct 24
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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
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Laughing Through the Apocalypse
When the world feels like it’s on fire, I turn to dodgeballs, coconuts, and Adam Sandler for relief
Aug 22
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Pretzel Bites: Read, Watch, Repeat: A Summer of Stories That Stick
From CIA mind games to Appalachian misadventures, here’s what’s been streaming, stacking on the shelf, and still swirling in my head.
Jul 25
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Revisiting my Friends In Low Places
I'm on the trip that inspired the novel.
Jun 27
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Capitol Rookie: Step Into the Story Before It’s Too Late!
With the second half beginning next week, the stakes are rising as Alex is teetering on the edge of truth. Now’s your chance to dive into the serial…
May 30
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Why Literary Fiction Frustrates Me (But I Keep Coming Back)
Award-winning novels leave me exhausted—preachy, pretentious, and predictable. Yet, I still chase the one that will change my mind. Maybe this is the…
May 23
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A Cinematic and Cultural Spotlight focused on Sacramento
From indie films to MLB detours, Sacramento embraces nostalgia, identity, and its evolving trajectory.
Apr 25
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Special Edition: Lose Yourself is now available on Audible
You can earn yourself a promo code to hear it for free!
Apr 22
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Pretzel Bites: The Rise of Spy Shows in the Streaming Era
As streaming platforms dominate, spy dramas with their intrigue, high stakes, and cliffhangers have become my new favorite, offering a thrilling escape…
Mar 28
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Pretzel Bites: Expanding my experience
DEI may be a dirty word for some, but my worldview grows when I lean into curiosity.
Feb 28
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Pretzel Bites: Top podcasts to enhance the craft
This month's Extra Mustard looks at some resources I've used to enhance my craft and begin my "level up" in the authorpreneur space.
Jan 24
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