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For some time now, I’ve been trying to avoid worrying about the effects of AI on writing.
Apr 29
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Shakespeare in Love and Grief
I was fortunate enough to have a second essay published recently by Quillette, one of my favorite publications.
Feb 16
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The Full, Unvarnished Truth about Why I Love Bridgerton and Other Ideas about Representing Racial Diversity, Aesthetic Conventions, the…
The fourth season of Bridgerton began yesterday, so I’ve decided, in its honor, to repost my earlier essay on the series.
Jan 30
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The Ones That Got Away: My Best-Ever Just-Missed Photographs
I’ve noticed lately that when I read anything that doesn’t address contemporary issues, I feel a bit guilty.
Sep 6, 2025
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"Talkin' 'bout My Generation"
What follows is a short opinion piece I wrote recently on generational labeling in contemporary culture, a trend that’s been bothering me.
Aug 8, 2025
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Plotting Lives of Quiet Contentment
I originally intended, as some of you know, to post to my Substack once a month or so.
May 26, 2025
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Interview on the Odyssey
A couple of weeks ago, I got an email from Brian Truitt, film critic and entertainment editor for USA Today, asking to interview me about the Odyssey.
Dec 9, 2024
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The Full, Unvarnished Truth about Why I Love Bridgerton and Other Ideas about Representing Racial Diversity, Aesthetic Conventions, the…
I’ve always thought the ideal writing situation would be having a column of your own in which you could write whatever you want about whatever you want.
Oct 26, 2024
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