As I sit here typing this on December 31, ostensibly a holiday, I suddenly realize that it might be depressing to be talking about work. At the same time, I both love my job AND don't honestly work that much (weekdays, 9-3, lots of days…
Continue reading...There is a part of me that is almost embarrassed at the fact that, after having written and published one book, and having three translations published, with two more scheduled in the next year, I am JUST NOW realizing that hey, maybe I'm not just…
Continue reading...There's this... I suppose "content creator" is the right term, though I hate it, in Japan called Uketsu. Uketsu is a mystery. He (it seems they're a he, or at least the agencies involved have confirmed that for international sales purposes) writes articles for websites,…
Continue reading...I'm a lucky guy, all in all. Bad things have happened in my life, but I've made it through them more or less intact. I have a loving, healthy family. A career that is basically ideal. And through it all, I've been able to experience…
Continue reading...Who We're Reading when We're Reading Murakami by David Karashima Soft Skull Press I just finished this book after picking it up based on a passing comment by Matt Alt on social media. I did so not because I am particular fan of Murakami—I'm not—but…
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