John Steinbeck

Ever since I read East of Eden in like grade 11 it’s been one of my favourite books. I’ve never … More

art is everywhere

I think as artists we see the world differently. I mean, this isn’t a revelation. It’s well established. But there’s … More

So I went up to Newport Beach yesterday to help a buddy set up his store. He’s got a pretty … More

…before I punch out for the day, I’d like to add a shout out to the page spamming attention monkeys … More

So there’s this book called “Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life,” by Anne Lamott, and it’s fantastic. I … More

I’m having a heck of a time getting back into the swing of novel writing. I’ve done alright getting back … More

“The way to be happy is to find something that requires the kind of perfection that’s impossible to achieve and spend … More

“There’s a natural human tendency to lean on and repeat that which we do well. This is okay if we’re … More

Art and obsession. Cristian Mihai posted an article about art and obsession. It’s an interesting read, and a paragraph at … More

Jon Katz over at Bedlam Farm posted an interesting article about the new world of writing. It seems like everyone these … More