Preparing a review is my way of forcing myself to read a book thoughtfully. Knowing that I will articulate my summary, criticism, and response in writing gets me to reflect on the work and to find my ...

From outward appearances, writing books is not a swashbuckling career choice. Read about all of the writers who will be part of November’s 10-day Charleston Literary Festival by clicking on the ...

Over the decades that I’ve been a professional writer, dozens of people have told me they want to write a book about their inner and outer lives as cabbies, baristas, pet sitters, pizza deliverers, ...