An appreciation of Russian writer Aleksandr Chakovsky, who, despite being a loathsome Stalinist toady, wrote at least one really good book.
A Bad Man’s Good Book: An Appreciation
Category: Articles
Procrastination
A short personal essay on vulnerability and the writing process.
Difficulty Swallowing by Kym Cunningham; Essays That Will Stick in Your Teeth
A review of Kym Cunningham’s debut collection of personal essays; Difficulty Swallowing.
Modern Day Phantoms found in Women’s Literature
Women writers in the 19th and 20th Centuries were far ahead of their time.
On Inspiration
Is inspiration ephemeral or damn hard work? One writer provides his thoughts on this perennial subject.
Jewel: A Memoir
Review of author Jewel Davis’s memoir – a window into the Baby Boomer Generation.
The Human-Actor, Moments to Anagnorisis
Shakespeare had once composed, and asked Jacques to tell the literary world of a ball that was, to him, a stage.
Review of Flowers, all sorts in blossom, figs, berries, and fruits forgotten
A review of Review of Flowers, all sorts in blossom, figs, berries, and fruits forgotten, a book of poetry by Oisin Breen.
Unleavened Flatbread
The best writing advice I have ever received.
Melville’s Bartleby and Camus’ Absurdism
A close reading of both Bartleby and The Stranger highlights the striking similarities in imagery, symbolism, and theme between the two works.