Book Reviews

14
Apr
To Dream of Success

To Dream of Success

My mood was glum when I started the first page, but Our Shared Storm: A Novel of Five Climate Futures
4 min read
07
Apr
THE DISMAL STATE OF CLIMATE FICTION

THE DISMAL STATE OF CLIMATE FICTION

A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon an Aspen Institute event called Writing Our Way to a Brighter Climate Future.
4 min read
03
Mar
Book Review: Waiting for the Night Song

Book Review: Waiting for the Night Song

It’s a murder mystery with a climate change theme. That’s what caught my attention when I saw Waiting
4 min read
24
Dec
Joy Can Save Us

Joy Can Save Us

Joy is the gift I would give everyone across the globe this holiday season if I could, but I can’
5 min read
26
Nov
Curious Questions

Curious Questions

One main thread of my novel, The EarthStar Solution, follows Kaye, the daughter of a hedge fund manager, as she
4 min read
30
Jul
The Dirt on Carbon Sinks

The Dirt on Carbon Sinks

One of the easiest ways gardeners can help mitigate climate change is to turn  backyard soil into a carbon sink.
4 min read
26
Mar
Details... Getting Them Right

Details... Getting Them Right

Details were on my mind when reading That Dangerous Energy, a fast-paced, suspenseful story by Aya de León, because de
4 min read
05
Mar
MISWANTING: Do the stories you read lead you astray?

MISWANTING: Do the stories you read lead you astray?

We believe in fairy tales. We really do. We grow up with stories, role models, and peers who reinforce the
4 min read
05
Feb
Writing Disaster

Writing Disaster

When you are creating stories about climate change, disasters may loom large in the plot. The world is already experiencing
4 min read
22
Jan
Ishmael, Challenging the Paradigm

Ishmael, Challenging the Paradigm

It’s an intellectual mystery, with a very slim plot. Not the type of book you might think would sell
3 min read