Save your local bookstore. It's more important than you know.
Today's newsletter was almost a political screed, because politics are on my mind, for reasons. But instead, I decided to offer a bit of a distraction, and...
Why Secret Identities Are Still Super Important
Why do so many superheroes have secret identities? It’s a huge part of the genre—but at times a superhero’s alter ego seems to be nothing but a throwback to...
The Teacher Who Saved My Life (and Made Me a Writer)
Over at Tor.com, I’ve been writing essays about how to use creative writing to get through tough times, and I’ve included some stuff about my writing career....
21 Hot Takes About Batman
Many years ago, I drew a version of the classic Batman storyline Knightfall in crayon for this contest.Batman. He’s everywhere in pop culture. His cape...
The Cis Women Who Helped Me Become The Woman I Am
My first professional photoshoot, from when I was just starting my transition. Photographer B.Z. Petroff did everything she could to help me feel safe in my...
Personal essays and pop culture musings from Charlie Jane Anders
Yes, I finally started a newsletter. I think I’m the very last person on the planet to do this, which means I’m probably like nine months too late. But this...