Religion, Historical Fiction, and the American Pope
Portraying Catholic characters and the Catholic Church in my historical fiction in the context of the American prelate Leo XIV's election as the new pope.
Portraying Catholic characters and the Catholic Church in my historical fiction in the context of the American prelate Leo XIV's election as the new pope.
A mural created by the ArtLords collective from Afghanistan, which brings its message of peace and community engagement to the world.
A roundup of a fascinating panel for the PEN World Voices Festival on writing humor for kids that can be multilayered and subversive.
An example of how a rumor got a "bend the knee" corporation in trouble.
Brhea Koneman's guest post takes a stand against RFK, Jr.'s ideological crusade against autistic people and neurodiversity in general.
"Highlighting" a new scholarship for neurodivergent children's book creators and why it's important.
A summary of my panel at the Texas Library Association conference and the role of disability in our characters' activism.
A sneak preview of my panel with acclaimed MG and YA authors at the Texas Library Association meeting, which will be my debut appearance there.
Announcing a new anthology to benefit two organizations crucial in the recovery of western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.
At tax time, reflections on a Chilean duo that also resisted a dictatorship.