Not a War Zone
Bordering Ukraine and an increasingly aggressive Russia, the Polish people remember their history and prepare to fight again for their independence.
Gdańsk: A Regional Tourist Destination Levels Up
Spreading the word about a hidden treasure for visitors to Poland -- the city of Gdańsk.
Author Interview: Amanda McCrina and The Silent Unseen
An interview with Amanda McCrina, author of the powerful and timely YA historical novel The Silent Unseen.
A Historical Drama and a Master Class
What the TV series A French Village can teach us about character development and the cliffhanger.
Non-Heroic Narratives
A collective memoir of the occupied Polish-Ukrainian city of Lwów (Lviv) before, during, and after World War II as an alternative to the Hero's Journey.
An American Story of Oppression and Resistance: Samira Ahmed’s Internment
An analysis of the historical and contemporary underpinnings of Samira Ahmed's bestselling YA novel Internment.
Innovative Indie
Review and discussion of a World War II historical novel that shows the high quality of writing and unique subject matter available in self-published books.
Honoring a Protector of Refugees, Aristides de Sousa Mendes
As countries in Europe and North America debate the admission of refugees, I remember the courageous work of Holocaust rescuer Aristides de Sousa Mendes.
Contested Histories: International Perspectives, Part 2
The second part of my presentation on "Contested Histories" at the AWP conference, which focuses on the Cold War in Latin American and my own writing.
Contested Histories: International Perspectives, Part 1
The first part of my presentation on "Contested Histories: International Perspectives" at the AWP 2017 conference.