The most surprising thing I’ve learned about writing fiction is that very little of it moves in a straight line. You outline. You plan. You convince yourself you’ve finally solved the architecture of the story. Then somewhere around chapter six you suddenly remember your main character still needs...

It’s probably a little early to say it out loud, but... why not? I’ve been told that my story has been accepted for inclusion in the upcoming anthology Bare Skies Ahead—a naturist-themed fantasy and science fiction collection being released on July 4th. Even better, all proceeds go to Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). So it’s not just a collection of stories — it’s a good cause too.

In a world shaped by migration, global media, and digital communication, our everyday interactions often cross cultural boundaries—sometimes without us realizing it. Whether it's a brief chat with a rideshare driver, navigating a healthcare appointment, or collaborating with neighbors on a community project, the way we communicate is constantly influenced by cultural interpretation.

I never believed that lamenting was real. The uncontrollable outbursts of grief, and the whole falling to the floor howling wasn’t anything that I had personally witnessed. Raised catholic, I never saw that kind of emotion at either a family memorial service nor within my church at any time...

I do a lot of reading although I tend to pick up research materials over novels. But when I do read novels, I tend to go to ...

Groupthink, Fear & Implicit Prejudice.
I wrote this in 2019. I'm reposting it because the conditions that produced it haven’t gone away.