Sep 16, 2015 | On Writing, Past Notes
Author Reading from the new novel THE EAGLE TREE at the Rainier Writing Workshop in August 2015. THE EAGLE TREE is an unusual coming-of-age story told in the first person by March Wong, an autistic 14 year old boy obsessed with the trees of the Pacific Northwest....
Sep 7, 2015 | On Books, On Writing, Past Notes
In the digital age of Android and iPads, Facebook and Instagram, I think there’s the need for a new Reader’s Manifesto, a statement of action that will remind readers everywhere of their identity and the difference that reading makes in a busy world. As a reader, I...
Aug 19, 2015 | On Writing, Past Notes
My new novel — THE EAGLE TREE — is all about autism, tree-climbing, young adults, and climate change. Here are a few of the books I used to understand better, and learn to write about these topics: ...
Aug 5, 2015 | Horror, On Books, Past Notes
Bird Box by Josh Malerman, is a powerful, elegantly written story that absolutely enthralled me. The genius of this book is the fact that it focuses with sharp laser light on one singular story of survival, perseverance and terror. I loved the singular focus, because...
