Stumbling Forward
When I end up in conversation with aspiring authors, an unspoken implication is often woven into the questions they ask. In essence: “You must have followed some kind of plan. Ho
Kismet
So: Mom wrote children’s books; grief paid a visit (several, actually); and I did what came naturally—I began to write. The next visitor to show up at my door was kismet. The s
Wrestling With an Ocean
“You know what I’d really like to get good at? Writing obituaries,” said no one I have ever known. It isn’t even the gloom associated with the task, the necessity of dwelli
Story Time
Across a far-ranging career as a writer, Sandol Stoddard wrote fiction and non-fiction, for adults and children, producing 26 published books and countless essays, articles and poe
End Matter Matters
“Liner notes junkie” is an appellation this writer wears like a badge of honor. I might not be able to tell you where I set my keys down last night, but I can definitely tell y
The Book of Ruth
The minute the central story arc of Home Was a Dream came together in my mind, a fresh challenge immediately clamored for attention: how was I going to tell this particular story?
Home Was a Dream
The initial seed that grew into Home Was a Dream—the third in what is now officially a series of Tim Green novels—was a reader’s comment that they wished the second book had
Cover Me Up
Covers are challenging enough without making the job harder on yourself—which I certainly did with Home Was a Dream (coming April 9), by crafting a story that follows three disti
Home
The title of the new Tim Green novel is a tale in itself. This particular tale begins with one of my favorite songwriters active today: Jason Isbell. The man is a master storytelle
Imposter Syndrome
The new Tim Green novel—title and publication date to be revealed any moment now—had two chief sources of inspiration. The first was a reader who wanted more of Bernie, Tim’s