This month's theme is Creative Nonfiction and of course it's another semi-bizarre hodge-podge of titles, none exactly new, but representative of what has been preoccupying the thoughts of one particular writer and teacher, mainly of fiction but also -- aspirationally -- nonfiction, with whom you happen to be acquainted. Originally published April 28, 2022.

In honor of March, Women's History Month, the four books highlighted in this newsletter are all stories in which a female hero triumphs. Originally published March 31, 2022.

This month -- in honor of Black History Month -- we have a mystery to solve involving at least three books and possibly more. Originally published February 16, 2022.

A look back on 2021 with personal news, upcoming published works, my favorite titles from the past year, and what I’m looking forward to in 2022. Originally published December 29, 2021.