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If you’re new here, start with these.

A few pieces that reflect the core of what I write about here: fiction, reading, and how stories take shape over time.

• Common Tropes in Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
• What Writers Mean When They Talk About Immersion
• The Half-Life of Ideas: How Stories Change Before They’re Written
• The Geography of Daily Life: How Place Shapes Stories
• Reading in Rhythm: How Mood Shapes Our Relationship with Books