Jan 183 minSkoticus reviews...a romance novelWhen I was a teenager, I used to stealthily peruse the Romance section at Barnes and Noble and then just skim till I got to the sex scene...
Jan 43 minSkoticus reviews...crazy rich asiansOver the weekend, I listened to Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Here's some quick thoughts: Why is this a blockbuster? I haven't seen th...
Jan 42 minSkoticus reviews...his 2020 performanceFirst of all: Happy New Year! I say that knowing no one actually reads this blog, but I need to hear it, too. My goal for 2021 is to act ...
Jan 7, 20204 minTHIS ONE'S FOR THE LADIES: THOUGHTS ON READING ONLY WOMENIn 2019, I only read books written by women.
Nov 4, 20192 minThe Creative GeniusAt the moment, I am procrastinating planning my lesson on proposal writing for my business students. The idea behind this blog post serie...
Aug 7, 20191 minNeedy WomenI first heard the myth of the Crane Wife via The Decemberist’s album by the same name. The Decemberists’ create an evocative, brooding st...
Aug 7, 20191 min"Afternoon Light" at HinterlandThe second issue of Hinterland is now on sale, where you can read my flash piece “Afternoon Light,” in which a quiet afternoon with a sic...