I was never what you’d call an active kid. Sure, I played basketball, but that’s because literally every single other boy in my grade school class played basketball. That was a combination of peer pressure and not even realizing it was an option to not play. I wasn’t exactly hyperactive either. My mom has toldContinue reading “The Calm of the Tree”
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Christmas to Me
I lie on the couch. The only illumination in the room comes from the brightly lit Christmas tree. Bulbs of every color twinkle from the branches. Manheim Steamroller plays on my dad’s CD player. The presents aren’t opened yet, but it doesn’t matter. Peace wraps me up like a warm fuzzy blanket. That memory isContinue reading “Christmas to Me”
Christmas for Writers
Do you have a writer in your life? Are they miserable? Do they need some Christmas cheer? Looking for ideas to slather your author friends and family with love? You’ve come to the right place! The absolute best thing you can buy your writer friends is their books. Not for them, of course. They probablyContinue reading “Christmas for Writers”
Impatience is Not a Virtue
I may have a problem. For Christmas, my parents gave me an insanely generous gift: a $100 gift card for my comic shop. Guess what I’m planning to do later today? Last night I was going through what I want to get. The shop is running a sale for the next week, and I’m eagerContinue reading “Impatience is Not a Virtue”
2020 Gift-Giving Guide for that Hard-to-Shop-for Writer Friend
You’ve pillaged the nearest towns. You’ve ransacked every bookery you can find. And yet, your desperate search has not ended. What can you get your writer friends for Christmas? Have no fear! I’m here to present to you a list of items for you to get them that they are sure to enjoy and thankContinue reading “2020 Gift-Giving Guide for that Hard-to-Shop-for Writer Friend”
Jonathon Mast: Author 