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Sometimes the books find you
The luck of a Good Reading Run™
Dec 12, 2025
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Charlee Dyroff
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Giving a story a face
On the cover process & an interview with Laura Venita Green
Oct 7, 2025
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Charlee Dyroff
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Make your own fall syllabus
For those who miss back-to-school (and those who don't!)
Sep 2, 2025
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Charlee Dyroff
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Changing forms
Why some paperbacks get new covers. Plus, a little reflection.
Aug 16, 2025
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When "Nothing Happens"
On stories with quiet plots
Jul 23, 2025
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Charlee Dyroff
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Slowing down
Taking the bus in Budapest and a thought experiment for you
Jun 27, 2025
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Charlee Dyroff
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How working on a screenplay re-wired my brain
Cross-training, plot allergies, and trying something new
Jun 9, 2025
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Charlee Dyroff
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On making my wedding cake
Frosting, flowers, and being OK with messes
Mar 31, 2025
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Charlee Dyroff
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On meeting the 'Godmother of AI'
Reflections on imposter syndrome & joy after a trip out west
Feb 12, 2025
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Charlee Dyroff
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Postcard a friend 📬
A small square, a few minutes, and wallah—joy!
Jan 28, 2025
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Charlee Dyroff
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More play, more fun
On experimenting a bit more this year
Jan 1, 2025
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Charlee Dyroff
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How to talk (or ask) about art
Especially around the holidays.
Dec 18, 2024
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