The Importance of Kindness

These days, people prioritize a lot of things. Truth. Honesty. Maximizing share holder wealth. But there is something that seems undervalued — often described as a tool of the weak by those who are so inclined. But they’re wrong.

Today, I’m talking about the importance of kindness.

In the Background: Class in YA Fiction

In the real world, the social class we come from can have far-reaching consequences into our lives: from the jobs … More

YA Futures

YA is big and has been since the late 90s. But the future today doesn’t look like it did even 10 or 20 years ago. What does YA science fiction look like today?

Here are 3 things they AREN’T looking for.

And 10 that they are.

Introduction to Hopepunk

In a grimdark world, filled with politics, truth, and lies, many of us have been longing for a literary escape that can give us some hope. For this generation, Hopepunk is our solution.

“Coming of Age” versus YA

Now that YA (young adult) novels are such a large part of the book landscape, it can be a challenge … More

4 Things I Learned About Writing Memoirs

Part 1 | Write By The Rails’s Back on Tracks – Writer’s Workshop – Fall 2018 Now that I’ve recovered … More