Evil Wins
A discussion of stories in which the villains win, and what they can offer readers, young and old.
I’m Going to AWP!
A preview of my two accepted panels at the February 2017 conference of AWP, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs.
Answers for Aspiring Teen Authors from Madeline Dyer
With dystopian author Madeline Dyer, taking questions from teen writers and others who want to learn more about writing and the publishing industry.
Weird Little Movies
Hollywood blockbusters based on YA novels vs. quirky indie films, many of them from other countries with English subtitles: Why we need the latter, too.
Beware of orange-haired (or any other-haired) leaders claiming to be your voice. Because then you won't have one.
No, Donald Trump, You Are Not My Voice
The value of writing workshops goes beyond nurturing a new generation of writers to nurturing a new generation of citizens who can speak truth to power.
Should You Rent a Car in Portugal?
From time to time people write me with questions about their upcoming trips to Portugal. A common question that I get is, "Should I rent a car?" Several years ago…
Yes, age discrimination is a thing.
Too Old to Write?
Why authors' careers shouldn't be as short as professional athletes' -- and what we have to contribute whatever our age.
Original Sin
This is not what I wanted to return home to -- the images of two African-American men gunned down by white police officers in as many days. We protest the…
Beyond Corned Beef and Cabbage: Eating Our Way Through Ireland
Richard Lachmann's roundup of notable new restaurants in various cities and towns of Ireland.
Richard Reviews Restaurants…in Porto and Coimbra
Visiting Porto for the fourth time, and a roundup of new restaurants for the influx of tourists to this up-and-coming destination.
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