Blog Grid Blog Dead Poets Society: New England Chapter February 20, 2020 Call me cliché, but with winter hanging around, the topic of death is on my mind more often than usual. This winter has been a little strange, with... Lessons from the Kitchen That Will Make You A Better Writer February 19, 2020 As you have probably gleaned from the title, I like to cook. I am no Food Network star or Carla Music from Bon Appetit, but I do truly love to cook... Writing With Sound: Making playlists for your stories February 18, 2020 Sometimes to see, you need to listen first. For almost all of the projects I would create before 2016, I ran into a wall over and over again: For some... The Smell of Books > The Smell of the Screen February 17, 2020 When I was in elementary school back in 2009, I remember being envious of the kids whose parents let them borrow their Nooks (or Kindles?). It made... 6 Poems for 6 Types of Love February 14, 2020 Well, it’s that time of year again. Roses and cheesy movies and even cheesier public displays of affection that no one in particular wants to see... For Better or Worse? Thoughts on Movie Adaptations February 13, 2020 Many times, a film adaptation will capture parts of a plot the book can’t for us. The protagonists’ voices, and settings in films help audiences... Bad Bitch Book Club February 12, 2020 For Galentine’s Day, here’s one of the most impressive groups of women I’ve encountered, created for the sole purpose of supporting other women. The... Why you should read James Baldwin for Black History Month and every month after that February 11, 2020 The first time I read James Baldwin, his words left me in awe and wanting to read more. I first read Giovanni’s Room about a year ago and have made it... Was “Shrek”s Lord Farquaad based on Shakespeare’s “Richard III?” February 10, 2020 (If you’ve never seen Shrek (2001) or read Shakespeare’s play Richard III, let me warn you: Spoilers lie ahead! If you have seen Shrek, welcome to my... «‹363738394041424344›»