Free or Low-Cost American Writing Residencies to Apply for in 2024
I was a young MFA student when I attended my first artists’ residency at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts. I had heard of...
Stop Buying “Gaming” Products (Buy These Instead)
You don’t need to spend over the odds on “gaming” branded products. If you’re happy to forego the branding and RGB you’ll save money, which means...
7 Short Story Collection Recommendations Based on TV Shows You Know and Love
In talking about my debut story collection, House Gone Quiet, with friends and family, I’ve often found myself pitching the merits of the short story form...
The Best New Book Releases Out December 19, 2023
A week from Christmas, the new releases have slowed down a bit. But there are still some great books to be read! Since I won’t be...
Historical Fiction Books for People Who Don’t Like Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is one of the most popular genres in the book world. They’re among my favorite books to read for their blend of entertainment, atmospheric...
Why My Resolution is to Read Less in 2024
Almost every year of my life, I’ve set a reading goal. Some years, I’ve set a numerical goal: to read 150–200 books. Other years, I avoid...
Welcome Aboard: 9 of the Best Pirate Romance Books
Ahoy! Welcome aboard. On this ship, all pirate romance books end with a pirate sailing into the proverbial sunset with their love. Taught sails, sturdy planks,...
Premier League Targets Dozens of Illegal Streaming Sites in U.S. Court
Early December the English Premier League announced a new broadcasting rights deal worth a staggering £6.7 billion (US$8.5 billion). Running for four seasons from the 2025-26...
Torrent Site Switched Domains 39 Times This Year to Evade ISP Blocks
Website blocking is the entertainment industry’s preferred anti-piracy strategy in dozens of countries. Targeting domain names of pirate sites can be an effective way to deter...
How Future YouTube Policies Affect Today’s Creativity & Tomorrow’s Income
Having networked computers at home used to be called…well, having networked computers at home. As a description, it’s both accurate and boring, something that cannot be...
