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September 17, 2026: Climate Change and Community Building
Join fellow author Anna Farro Henderson and me at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for inspiring conversation, readings, and creative activities for responding as a community to climate change. More
September 29, 2026: IEC Conference Keynote
I'm delighted to be the keynote speaker at the Iowa Environmental Council's annual conference in Des Moines on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. More
November 10, 2026: Presentation at Middleton Public Library
Join me at the Middleton Public Library for "What the Light is Hiding," a presentation based on an essay from Shelter and Storm about those who fought for their right to the darkness before modern Dark Sky initiatives. November 10, 2026, from 6 - 7 PM. More
The Alchemy of Collections
My essay on how to make a collection of writing add up to more than the sum of its parts, just published on the Brevity blog, is republished here. More
Undammed on the Terrain.org podcast
In this conversation, Tara Lohan, author of Undammed, and I talk about how removing dams benefits ecosystems and human communities. More
Writing Routines - Crafting the one that suits you best
How do your favorite authors practice endurance in writing, and how can you create a sustainable writing routine? More
Shelter and Storm featured in Driftless Almanac
Driftless Almanac published a feature on Shelter and Storm. More
Shelter and Storm Audiobook now available
The audiobook version of Shelter and Storm--read by me--is now available everywhere you find audiobooks. More
Essay in Poets & Writers magazine
My essay about an accidental anthology of disaster, refuge, and love stories that resulted from my recent book tour appears in the March/April 2026 issue of Poets & Writers magazine More
Shelter and Storm Shortlisted for Sarton Award
I'm honored that Story Circle Network has chosen Shelter and Storm as a finalist for its Sarton Book Award More