The Next Big Thing is a literary game of tag in which writers answer questions about a work-in-progress. So come learn about my new project: Pandora’s DNA.
Leaving Mundania Hits the BBC!
The BBC films a segment on Leaving Mundania, and a great review from Geekadelphia.
Eight Humbling Lessons I Learned From Writing a Book
With the publication of Leaving Mundania imminent (May 1 is the official pub date, but a few large online retailers already have it in stock!), I wanted to share a few things I learned while reporting and writing a book
Nordic Larp Book Sale
First, the bad news: Swedish larp nonprofit Fëa Livia is folding its online book store. However, before they close their doors permanently on December 4, they’re holding an amazing sale of books about Nordic larp, including the eponymous Nordic Larp,
In Defense of Cookbooks
Cookbooks rule, apps drool. A piece I wrote for Bites, the Today Show food blog.
Go Buy Nordic Larp Right Now
Have you ever wanted to larp in a real submarine? What about an abandoned nuclear reactor? Or maybe you’re interested in fighting a giant dragon that actually breathes real fire? ZOMG! You can find out what it feels like and
Harry Dresden’s Life Changes Forever
A sneak peek at the newest Harry Dresden novel.
Tom Robbins Meets the Beer Fairy
From the subversive mind of novelist Tom Robbins comes a children’s book about… beer? Yes, it’s a bedtime story with burping. A Daily Beast Feature.
Portrait of the Artist As a Young Jerk
The protagonist of Eric Bogosian’s new novel, Perforated Heart seems oddly like the author of Talk Radio. A Daily Beast interview.
Call Him Dirty Harry Potter
Move over Twilight. The underworld’s Philip Marlowe is on the case. This piece looks at bestselling author/LARPer Jim Butcher’s Turn Coat, the newest in the supernatural detective series the Dresden Files.