Welcome to The Tearoom

    • Authors Ridge: A Resting Place for Storytellers

      Surfing the Internet years ago, I learned of a place in Concord, Massachusetts called Authors Ridge. It’s a corner of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; if the mention of Sleepy Hollow doesn’t bring to your mind…

    • What Art Teaches

      What Art Teaches

      Someone dear told me once that art is about learning.This applies to writing as well—but we aren’t just learning how to improve our craft or tell a story; we’re learning how to prioritize projects. Right…

    • Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Written by a master storyteller, After Alice might be the richest Alice in Wonderland retelling available if you’re looking for lyrical writing and elaborate description. I wanted to quote every other sentence or store…

    • Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Readers have been enchanted by the tale of Peter Pan for generations, sympathizing with the boy who didn’t want to grow up and the children who went on an adventure with him. Having read…

    • Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      For many writers, coffee’s essential in order to practice the craft. It gives us energy, smells good, and there are many ways to drink it—you can add creamer or take it black (I love it both…

    • Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      The Darkest Part of the Forest is a must-read for any faery tale lover, especially the tales where Fae are tricksters, inflicting chaos on unsuspecting humans. Fairfold is a little town located near a…

    • The Start of Serenade Beta

      The Start of Serenade Beta

      Well, guys–it’s begun. Earlier this year I completed a draft of Serenade coherent enough to show other people, but since it’s still a little rusty, it’s time to enter the beta reading phase. What is…

    Authors Ridge: A Resting Place for Storytellers

    Surfing the Internet years ago, I learned of a place in Concord, Massachusetts called Authors Ridge. It’s a corner of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; if the mention of Sleepy Hollow doesn’t bring to your mind…

    • Authors Ridge: A Resting Place for Storytellers

      Surfing the Internet years ago, I learned of a place in Concord, Massachusetts called Authors Ridge. It’s a corner of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; if the mention of Sleepy Hollow doesn’t bring to your mind…

    • What Art Teaches

      What Art Teaches

      Someone dear told me once that art is about learning.This applies to writing as well—but we aren’t just learning how to improve our craft or tell a story; we’re learning how to prioritize projects. Right…

    • Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Written by a master storyteller, After Alice might be the richest Alice in Wonderland retelling available if you’re looking for lyrical writing and elaborate description. I wanted to quote every other sentence or store…

    • Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Readers have been enchanted by the tale of Peter Pan for generations, sympathizing with the boy who didn’t want to grow up and the children who went on an adventure with him. Having read…

    • Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      For many writers, coffee’s essential in order to practice the craft. It gives us energy, smells good, and there are many ways to drink it—you can add creamer or take it black (I love it both…

    • Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      The Darkest Part of the Forest is a must-read for any faery tale lover, especially the tales where Fae are tricksters, inflicting chaos on unsuspecting humans. Fairfold is a little town located near a…

    • The Start of Serenade Beta

      The Start of Serenade Beta

      Well, guys–it’s begun. Earlier this year I completed a draft of Serenade coherent enough to show other people, but since it’s still a little rusty, it’s time to enter the beta reading phase. What is…

    What Art Teaches

    What Art Teaches

    Someone dear told me once that art is about learning.This applies to writing as well—but we aren’t just learning how to improve our craft or tell a story; we’re learning how to prioritize projects. Right…

    • Authors Ridge: A Resting Place for Storytellers

      Surfing the Internet years ago, I learned of a place in Concord, Massachusetts called Authors Ridge. It’s a corner of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; if the mention of Sleepy Hollow doesn’t bring to your mind…

    • What Art Teaches

      What Art Teaches

      Someone dear told me once that art is about learning.This applies to writing as well—but we aren’t just learning how to improve our craft or tell a story; we’re learning how to prioritize projects. Right…

    • Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Written by a master storyteller, After Alice might be the richest Alice in Wonderland retelling available if you’re looking for lyrical writing and elaborate description. I wanted to quote every other sentence or store…

    • Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Readers have been enchanted by the tale of Peter Pan for generations, sympathizing with the boy who didn’t want to grow up and the children who went on an adventure with him. Having read…

    • Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      For many writers, coffee’s essential in order to practice the craft. It gives us energy, smells good, and there are many ways to drink it—you can add creamer or take it black (I love it both…

    • Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      The Darkest Part of the Forest is a must-read for any faery tale lover, especially the tales where Fae are tricksters, inflicting chaos on unsuspecting humans. Fairfold is a little town located near a…

    • The Start of Serenade Beta

      The Start of Serenade Beta

      Well, guys–it’s begun. Earlier this year I completed a draft of Serenade coherent enough to show other people, but since it’s still a little rusty, it’s time to enter the beta reading phase. What is…

    Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

    Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

    Written by a master storyteller, After Alice might be the richest Alice in Wonderland retelling available if you’re looking for lyrical writing and elaborate description. I wanted to quote every other sentence or store…

    • Authors Ridge: A Resting Place for Storytellers

      Surfing the Internet years ago, I learned of a place in Concord, Massachusetts called Authors Ridge. It’s a corner of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; if the mention of Sleepy Hollow doesn’t bring to your mind…

    • What Art Teaches

      What Art Teaches

      Someone dear told me once that art is about learning.This applies to writing as well—but we aren’t just learning how to improve our craft or tell a story; we’re learning how to prioritize projects. Right…

    • Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Written by a master storyteller, After Alice might be the richest Alice in Wonderland retelling available if you’re looking for lyrical writing and elaborate description. I wanted to quote every other sentence or store…

    • Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Readers have been enchanted by the tale of Peter Pan for generations, sympathizing with the boy who didn’t want to grow up and the children who went on an adventure with him. Having read…

    • Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      For many writers, coffee’s essential in order to practice the craft. It gives us energy, smells good, and there are many ways to drink it—you can add creamer or take it black (I love it both…

    • Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      The Darkest Part of the Forest is a must-read for any faery tale lover, especially the tales where Fae are tricksters, inflicting chaos on unsuspecting humans. Fairfold is a little town located near a…

    • The Start of Serenade Beta

      The Start of Serenade Beta

      Well, guys–it’s begun. Earlier this year I completed a draft of Serenade coherent enough to show other people, but since it’s still a little rusty, it’s time to enter the beta reading phase. What is…

    Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

    Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

    Readers have been enchanted by the tale of Peter Pan for generations, sympathizing with the boy who didn’t want to grow up and the children who went on an adventure with him. Having read…

    • Authors Ridge: A Resting Place for Storytellers

      Surfing the Internet years ago, I learned of a place in Concord, Massachusetts called Authors Ridge. It’s a corner of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; if the mention of Sleepy Hollow doesn’t bring to your mind…

    • What Art Teaches

      What Art Teaches

      Someone dear told me once that art is about learning.This applies to writing as well—but we aren’t just learning how to improve our craft or tell a story; we’re learning how to prioritize projects. Right…

    • Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Written by a master storyteller, After Alice might be the richest Alice in Wonderland retelling available if you’re looking for lyrical writing and elaborate description. I wanted to quote every other sentence or store…

    • Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Readers have been enchanted by the tale of Peter Pan for generations, sympathizing with the boy who didn’t want to grow up and the children who went on an adventure with him. Having read…

    • Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      For many writers, coffee’s essential in order to practice the craft. It gives us energy, smells good, and there are many ways to drink it—you can add creamer or take it black (I love it both…

    • Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      The Darkest Part of the Forest is a must-read for any faery tale lover, especially the tales where Fae are tricksters, inflicting chaos on unsuspecting humans. Fairfold is a little town located near a…

    • The Start of Serenade Beta

      The Start of Serenade Beta

      Well, guys–it’s begun. Earlier this year I completed a draft of Serenade coherent enough to show other people, but since it’s still a little rusty, it’s time to enter the beta reading phase. What is…

    Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

    Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

    For many writers, coffee’s essential in order to practice the craft. It gives us energy, smells good, and there are many ways to drink it—you can add creamer or take it black (I love it both…

    • Authors Ridge: A Resting Place for Storytellers

      Surfing the Internet years ago, I learned of a place in Concord, Massachusetts called Authors Ridge. It’s a corner of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; if the mention of Sleepy Hollow doesn’t bring to your mind…

    • What Art Teaches

      What Art Teaches

      Someone dear told me once that art is about learning.This applies to writing as well—but we aren’t just learning how to improve our craft or tell a story; we’re learning how to prioritize projects. Right…

    • Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Written by a master storyteller, After Alice might be the richest Alice in Wonderland retelling available if you’re looking for lyrical writing and elaborate description. I wanted to quote every other sentence or store…

    • Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Readers have been enchanted by the tale of Peter Pan for generations, sympathizing with the boy who didn’t want to grow up and the children who went on an adventure with him. Having read…

    • Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      For many writers, coffee’s essential in order to practice the craft. It gives us energy, smells good, and there are many ways to drink it—you can add creamer or take it black (I love it both…

    • Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      The Darkest Part of the Forest is a must-read for any faery tale lover, especially the tales where Fae are tricksters, inflicting chaos on unsuspecting humans. Fairfold is a little town located near a…

    • The Start of Serenade Beta

      The Start of Serenade Beta

      Well, guys–it’s begun. Earlier this year I completed a draft of Serenade coherent enough to show other people, but since it’s still a little rusty, it’s time to enter the beta reading phase. What is…

    Tale: Running with Faery Dust

    Tale: Running with Faery Dust

    • Authors Ridge: A Resting Place for Storytellers

      Surfing the Internet years ago, I learned of a place in Concord, Massachusetts called Authors Ridge. It’s a corner of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; if the mention of Sleepy Hollow doesn’t bring to your mind…

    • What Art Teaches

      What Art Teaches

      Someone dear told me once that art is about learning.This applies to writing as well—but we aren’t just learning how to improve our craft or tell a story; we’re learning how to prioritize projects. Right…

    • Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Written by a master storyteller, After Alice might be the richest Alice in Wonderland retelling available if you’re looking for lyrical writing and elaborate description. I wanted to quote every other sentence or store…

    • Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Readers have been enchanted by the tale of Peter Pan for generations, sympathizing with the boy who didn’t want to grow up and the children who went on an adventure with him. Having read…

    • Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      For many writers, coffee’s essential in order to practice the craft. It gives us energy, smells good, and there are many ways to drink it—you can add creamer or take it black (I love it both…

    • Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      The Darkest Part of the Forest is a must-read for any faery tale lover, especially the tales where Fae are tricksters, inflicting chaos on unsuspecting humans. Fairfold is a little town located near a…

    • The Start of Serenade Beta

      The Start of Serenade Beta

      Well, guys–it’s begun. Earlier this year I completed a draft of Serenade coherent enough to show other people, but since it’s still a little rusty, it’s time to enter the beta reading phase. What is…

    Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

    Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

    The Darkest Part of the Forest is a must-read for any faery tale lover, especially the tales where Fae are tricksters, inflicting chaos on unsuspecting humans. Fairfold is a little town located near a…

    • Authors Ridge: A Resting Place for Storytellers

      Surfing the Internet years ago, I learned of a place in Concord, Massachusetts called Authors Ridge. It’s a corner of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; if the mention of Sleepy Hollow doesn’t bring to your mind…

    • What Art Teaches

      What Art Teaches

      Someone dear told me once that art is about learning.This applies to writing as well—but we aren’t just learning how to improve our craft or tell a story; we’re learning how to prioritize projects. Right…

    • Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Written by a master storyteller, After Alice might be the richest Alice in Wonderland retelling available if you’re looking for lyrical writing and elaborate description. I wanted to quote every other sentence or store…

    • Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Readers have been enchanted by the tale of Peter Pan for generations, sympathizing with the boy who didn’t want to grow up and the children who went on an adventure with him. Having read…

    • Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      For many writers, coffee’s essential in order to practice the craft. It gives us energy, smells good, and there are many ways to drink it—you can add creamer or take it black (I love it both…

    • Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      The Darkest Part of the Forest is a must-read for any faery tale lover, especially the tales where Fae are tricksters, inflicting chaos on unsuspecting humans. Fairfold is a little town located near a…

    • The Start of Serenade Beta

      The Start of Serenade Beta

      Well, guys–it’s begun. Earlier this year I completed a draft of Serenade coherent enough to show other people, but since it’s still a little rusty, it’s time to enter the beta reading phase. What is…

    Tale: The Faery Dust Hoarder

    Tale: The Faery Dust Hoarder

    • Authors Ridge: A Resting Place for Storytellers

      Surfing the Internet years ago, I learned of a place in Concord, Massachusetts called Authors Ridge. It’s a corner of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; if the mention of Sleepy Hollow doesn’t bring to your mind…

    • What Art Teaches

      What Art Teaches

      Someone dear told me once that art is about learning.This applies to writing as well—but we aren’t just learning how to improve our craft or tell a story; we’re learning how to prioritize projects. Right…

    • Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire

      Written by a master storyteller, After Alice might be the richest Alice in Wonderland retelling available if you’re looking for lyrical writing and elaborate description. I wanted to quote every other sentence or store…

    • Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Review: Never Never by Brianna R. Shrum

      Readers have been enchanted by the tale of Peter Pan for generations, sympathizing with the boy who didn’t want to grow up and the children who went on an adventure with him. Having read…

    • Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      Why Writers Don’t Have to Drink Coffee

      For many writers, coffee’s essential in order to practice the craft. It gives us energy, smells good, and there are many ways to drink it—you can add creamer or take it black (I love it both…

    • Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

      The Darkest Part of the Forest is a must-read for any faery tale lover, especially the tales where Fae are tricksters, inflicting chaos on unsuspecting humans. Fairfold is a little town located near a…

    • The Start of Serenade Beta

      The Start of Serenade Beta

      Well, guys–it’s begun. Earlier this year I completed a draft of Serenade coherent enough to show other people, but since it’s still a little rusty, it’s time to enter the beta reading phase. What is…

    The Start of Serenade Beta

    The Start of Serenade Beta

    Well, guys–it’s begun. Earlier this year I completed a draft of Serenade coherent enough to show other people, but since it’s still a little rusty, it’s time to enter the beta reading phase. What is…