Three early observations about writing a novel

Three insights from writing my first novel: character development drives story, fiction flows like dreaming awake, and decision fatigue is real.

Origin story of my protagonist's wife

Character development exercise: creating the backstory for Jo, the protagonist's wife in my novel, through a childhood food kitchen experience.

My first protagonist's origin story

Origin story for my novel's protagonist: seven-year-old Ben's Air Jordan disappointment when parents lose income, shaping his adult drive for control.

Ten years of marriage

Celebrating ten years of marriage: from meeting in Sacramento to Boston to wine country wedding, building family and community in the suburbs.

Personal, Perceptible, Practical

Susan Solomon's framework for solving complex problems: make solutions personal, perceptible, and practical - applied to coronavirus and climate.

How I could be Republican

Exploring traditional Republican values like conservation, small government, fiscal responsibility, and freedom to find common ground across party lines.

Read Write Play: Q4 2019

Exploring tree literature, novel writing breakthroughs, and family musical growth in Q4 2019's Read Write Play quarterly roundup.

The case for decentralized workforces

Comprehensive guide to remote work tools and benefits: from communication platforms to financial savings, why distributed teams outperform offices.