When I first began writing Einstein’s Compass, I wondered: What object could carry the heart of young Albert Einstein’s journey? In my research, I found a small but powerful detail hidden in the story of his childhood. When Albert was about six years old, his father gave him
The Soul Origins of Young Albert Einstein When I first began imagining young Albert Einstein, I didn’t want to write about the genius everyone already knows. I wanted to find the boy behind the theories—the curious, awkward dreamer trying to make sense of a world that often didn’
First off, I’ll say this: I never feel like I’m writing alone anymore. ChatGPT has become my creative partner. When I’m drafting novels, it helps me brainstorm plot twists, refine character dialogue, or polish a scene so it sparkles. If I describe that Poseidon should sound like
Germany's Big Party - Oktoberfest Author Insight: Munich celebrates the marriage of King Ludwig and Princess Luise which happened in 1894, every October with a sixteen-day party called Oktoberfest. Albert's father and uncle had just installed the first electric light bulbs in the tents for the
Photo Grace Blair with dolphin at Dolphin Speak Playa Del Mar Mexico When most people talk about mental health, the conversation lands on therapy, medication, mindfulness, or exercise. Those are valid, often necessary steps—but they’re also the low-hanging fruit. The kind you read about on every self-help blog,
