// FEATURED PUBLICATIONS //

ESSAY // TEACHERS & WRITERS MAGAZINE

FEATURE // FANFIADDICT

WORKING TITLE: What a “Faceless YouTube” Rule Taught Me About Kids and Writing

We often view screens and technology as the enemies of learning and creativity in kids, but when our family imposed a “faceless” YouTube rule on our daughter, it resulted in an explosion of creative activity.

Currently in collaborative development with editorial staff.

[FORTHCOMING]

Why Sci-Fi Still Doesn’t Have Its Hogwarts

Magic school books dominate fantasy — especially in MG and YA. So why doesn’t science fiction have a Hogwarts equivalent? And what might it look like?

[READ IT NOW]

FEATURE // LONE STAR LITERARY LIFE

FEATURE // ILLUMINATION

What Watching My Son Grow as a Reader Taught Me

When my son switched from reading straight-up fantasy to science fiction, it served as a reminder to me that reading tastes evolve over time, and writers would do well to pay attention to why this happens if they want to remain relevant.

[READ IT NOW]

Why Kids Need Book Series That Grow With Them

An exploration of why so many kids tend to abandon reading for pleasure as they reach their adolescent and teenage years, and how more book series that age with their readers could help to reduce this trend.

[READ IT NOW]

// TRANSMITTED FEEDBACK //

"Original, imaginative and deftly crafted... reveals a genuine flair for the kind of character and narrative-driven storytelling style that makes for a fun read from start to finish."
Midwest Book Review
"This book is a delight. Lots of fun while also exploring questions of identity and autonomy in a way that should click for readers. Highly recommend for kids or your inner child!"
- Matt
Advance Reader Review
"Absolutely loved the concept and introduction of the school... Definitely interested in seeing this universe expand and learning more about the AI war."
- Thejosh
Advance Reader Review

// FEATURED PUBLICATIONS //

ESSAY // TEACHERS & WRITERS MAGAZINE

WORKING TITLE: What a “Faceless YouTube” Rule Taught Me About Kids and Writing

We often view screens and technology as the enemies of learning and creativity in kids, but when our family imposed a “faceless” YouTube rule on our daughter, it resulted in an explosion of creative activity.

Currently in collaborative development with editorial staff.

[FORTHCOMING]

FEATURE // FANFIADDICT

Why Sci-Fi Still Doesn’t Have Its Hogwarts

Magic school books dominate fantasy — especially in MG and YA. So why doesn’t science fiction have a Hogwarts equivalent? And what might it look like?

[READ IT NOW]

FEATURE // LONE STAR LITERARY LIFE

What Watching My Son Grow as a Reader Taught Me

When my son switched from reading straight-up fantasy to science fiction, it served as a reminder to me that reading tastes evolve over time, and writers would do well to pay attention to why this happens if they want to remain relevant.

[READ IT NOW]

FEATURE // ILLUMINATION

Why Kids Need Book Series That Grow With Them

An exploration of why so many kids tend to abandon reading for pleasure as they reach their adolescent and teenage years, and how more book series that age with their readers could help to reduce this trend.

[READ IT NOW]

// TRANSMITTED FEEDBACK //

"Original, imaginative and deftly crafted... reveals a genuine flair for the kind of character and narrative-driven storytelling style that makes for a fun read from start to finish."
Midwest Book Review
"This book is a delight. Lots of fun while also exploring questions of identity and autonomy in a way that should click for readers. Highly recommend for kids or your inner child!"
- Matt
Advance Reader Review
"Absolutely loved the concept and introduction of the school... Definitely interested in seeing this universe expand and learning more about the AI war."
- Thejosh
Advance Reader Review