Books & Writing
Two published books — China Girl & Other Stories, a Pinnacle Award–winning short fiction collection, and Bond Movies: A Retrospective, a comprehensive guide to the 007 franchise. Plus essays and other writing from across the years.
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Book Reviews
Reviews, appreciations, and critical essays on fiction and non-fiction — from debut novels to canonical works. A running record of what's been read, and what's worth your time.
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Caveat Lector
A Bay Area literary and arts magazine I've co-edited for over two decades, dedicated to fiction, poetry, essays, photography, and cultural criticism. Published twice yearly, always accepting submissions of all stripes.
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Camera Roll
My film and television review site — new releases, world cinema, classics, repertory, television, and the occasional provocation. Over two decades and thirty-plus pages of criticism covering hundreds of films and series.
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Music
Music writing, listening notes, and commentary — spanning decades of sound. What's on the turntable, what's worth seeking out, and why music still matters as much as it ever did.
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