by Tom DeWolf | Feb 12, 2019 | Books, Reviews, Race, Oppression, Privilege, Trauma and Healing
(Note: this post first appeared at Beacon Broadside) I looked forward to Dr. Robin DiAngelo coming to the town where I live, Bend, Oregon, since her appearance was announced a few months ago by The Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program of Central Oregon Community...
by Tom DeWolf | Nov 17, 2015 | Author Stuff, Writing, Gather at the Table, Inheriting the Trade
I love my life as a writer for several reasons. Primarily, I enjoy the craft of writing; the satisfaction I get from putting my thoughts into words. I love the research, the impact on my own thinking, and turning it all into words on a page; the art of creating...
by Tom DeWolf | Jul 4, 2015 | Author Stuff, Writing, Race, Oppression, Privilege, Traces of the Trade
Before I signed a contract with Beacon Press to publish my first book, the working title of my manuscript was The Immeasurable Distance Between Us. I envisioned the cover of my book long before publication, with an image of a young teacher from Chicago and me walking...
by Tom DeWolf | Dec 6, 2014 | Author Stuff, Writing, Books, Reviews
There are times when I am “stuck” in my own writing for various reasons, but I always read. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t reading a book. I read for the joy of the story. I read to enter other worlds. I read to inspire my own writing....
by Tom DeWolf | Oct 23, 2014 | Author Stuff, Writing, Books, Reviews
I am a lucky guy to have my books published by Beacon Press. I’m proud to be in the company of such distinguished authors as Octavia Butler, James Baldwin, Cornel West, Mary Oliver and Anita Hill. I recently learned of another author with whom I’m excited...
