I receive remarkable questions from students and readers—about stories, history, the process of writing, and all those dark, unexplored crevices in history. It never ceases to amaze me how inquisitive young minds can be. I learn so much for what I’m asked to consider or rethink, so whether you’re a young reader or not, ask away… Submit a question!

Q: What do you hope readers take away from your work?

Q: What do you hope readers take away from your work? Enjoyment, first and foremost. At the end of...

Q: Have your pets ever gotten in the way of your writing?

Q: Have your pets ever gotten in the way of your writing? You mean like this? (See above pic)...

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Q: Why Shakespeare?

Q: Why Shakespeare? (Yep—this is the question. In its entirety.) Why not Shakespeare? (My middle school self would be...

Q: How do you ferret out the hidden gems while traveling?

Q: There is often so much to see in new places—how do you determine what is important or useful for...

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Q: How do you determine where a good hotel is that will give you the best options for exploring on foot?

Full Question: Many of your ideas for writing come from your travels and walking tours around cities. How do...

Q: What is The Green Book?

The Negro Motorist Green Book, commonly referred to as The Green Book, was published by Victor Green from 1936-1966....