Jan 8, 2018 | Current Ned Note, Past Notes
Over the holiday break, my family had the great pleasure of visiting the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) again. Years ago, I met Bill Gates at a private gathering here, and I’ve had many wonderful experiences at SAM. This time, I didn’t meet any celebrities, but...
Jan 4, 2018 | Bookstores, Current Ned Note, Past Notes
In 2018, I’m writing a short series of posts on bookstores I know and love. The series was due to begin in early February, and I’ve already written love letters (not yet published) to many of the bookstores I love, and told you exactly why you should visit...
Jan 1, 2018 | Current Ned Note, Past Notes
Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you....
Dec 25, 2017 | Current Ned Note, Past Notes
A little holiday humor for you, for everyone who likes books, whether or not you celebrate Christmas. “I am the Ghost of Christmas Future Imperfect Conditional,” said the Spirit. “I bring news of what would have been going to happen, if you were not...
Dec 18, 2017 | Current Ned Note, On Writing, Past Notes
I’m reviewing some of my favorite wintertide comfort books for the holidays…. The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper was one of my childhood pleasures in reading fantasy. It was dark, horrific, enthralling and otherworldly. Also, very English, which is what Christmas time...
Dec 11, 2017 | Current Ned Note, News and Media, On Books, On Writing, Past Notes
Reviewer Jeb Harrison published a great introduction to my novel SINFUL FOLK in the Huffington Post Book section! Tales of Hard Winters Long Ago The writer Richard Adams, in Watership Down, said that “Many human beings say that they enjoy the winter, but what...
