If I had to recommend one Hemingway short, it would be “The Three-Day Blow.” Has to be one of the most human, sad scenes.

Everyone is talking about how Gavin Newsom said he doesn’t support trans athletes in women’s sports but why is no one talking about the fact that a conservative and a leftist just sat down to have a civil conversation? Nature is healing. Bring back open discourse and free exchange of ideas!

Once you’re editing your novel you’re the second most qualified person in the world to make it better. You’ve become incredibly familiar with the characters and the story. Everyone’s needs and wants. The most qualified person to make it better, however, is an editor who doesn’t know a damn thing about it.