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 | Jan 20, 2015 | Author Stuff, Writing, Healthy Living, Infinite Possibilities
My father died last Tuesday. I flew to Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, and flew back home Sunday. I’m speaking across the state tomorrow and in Indiana next Wednesday. Then I’ll fly to Southern California to join Mom, my sister, our family, and friends to...
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 | Jun 5, 2014 | Coming to the Table
The National Gathering of Coming to the Table took place at Eastern Mennonite University during the Summer Peacebuilding Institute May 23-25. An article about the gathering, “Desire to address, heal, traumatic legacy of U.S. slavery sparks growth in Coming to...
