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If Noël Carroll’s idea about paradoxes of the heart, from The Philosophy of Horror (1990), teaches us anything about suffering, it should be tha…
Must-Attend Book Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences in the US for 2024
Discover the top book fairs, festivals, and conferences to attend in the US in 2024. Stay connected and inspired with these literary events across the…
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A Different Kind of Birthday Wish
Discover how gentle reminders inspire creativity and the upcoming release of a new book.
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The Return of Mercy Street Readings
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Back to Teaching, Back to Poetry: A Winter's Return
Notes from my first day, plus an invitation to the Mercy Street Readings
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Marvin Gaye’s Legendary National Anthem Performance (1983)
A Rendition That Redefined the Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game
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In The Rumpus
A Heartfelt Thank You
Exploring the Riviera Theater During Open House Chicago
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My Substack Summer
What I read in Summer 2024
Sentence Mastery
Structured Exercises in Metamorphosis, Coordination, & Parallel Construction
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