I would love to win a signed copy of Erasure! My favorite character is Zach Wells from Telephone because, as a father, I understood his pain and quiet despair, born of the inability to protect his daughter.

James Webb Space Telescope’s infrared view of the Pillars of Creation

Buy all banned books as presents

There’s a 45-minute window after my kids go to bed but before I start doing anything else where it feels like I’m haunting my own house

This Jan I am teaching a workshop and doing consultations as part of Murphy Writing's Winter Getaway. It is a fantastic event run by really smart, down-to-earth folks who have built a supportive, open, and inclusive environment. I hope to see you there. www.stockton.edu/wintergetaway

In the new issue of Gávea Brown there is an article about my short story collection, Then, there. A huge thank you to Reinaldo Silva for his tireless work!