Tom De Haven and the "Krazy Kat Goes to Kollege" Lecture

Tom De Haven, author of 18 books, regular contributor to the New York Times Book Review, and Professor in the VCU Department of English, will be giving the lecture, “Krazy Kat Goes to Kollege: Comics in the Curriculum (and what it means)” as the 2011-2012 Elske v.

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New essay published in InYo martial arts journal, winter 2012

I just had an essay published in the Winter January 2012 issue of InYo: The Journal of Alternative Perspectives on the Martial Arts and Sciences.

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Review: "Every Writers Dream", by Jeff Goins

With today’s dynamic publishing landscape and tight economic times, writers are increasingly expected to take on more of the marketing aspects by publishers for their books that make it to market.

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How to Choose a Creative Writing MFA Program

It’s early in the morning—-the sun is not yet up, but here I am, typing away, coffee at the ready.

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My dog has died. Diamond: December 1996 -- January 2012

My dog has died, and also a part of me.

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Resolutions, Goals, and Improving Your Craft

I made a resolution to myself years ago that I would make a serious effort to pursue and improve my writing.

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