Today, the academic year draws to a close and with it, a chapter of my career. In 2011, when my attempt to become a full-time freelance writer proved challenging, it was time for another chapter. Throughout my editorial career, people said I had a good way with talent and employees and that I should consider […]
When Asaad fell in Syria in December 2024, it began the mental wheels spinning. Apparently, it happened so quickly that no one was prepared for the aftermath. What was expected to take months took days. Not for the first time, I found myself thinking about what happens after the uprising. Surely, there is no “they […]
I didn’t get anywhere near as much written in 2025 as I normally do. Part of it was the lack of opportunity, and part of it was that I prioritized other things over the writing. I mentioned my original fantasy novel, and I need to stress that I am giving it time to do it […]