I just finished Annie Dillard’s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and, frankly, I’m exhausted. I wasn’t prepared for the abundance of insect larvae illustrations. Neither was I prepared for the density of the book; the depth of reflection about, quite literally, every aspect of the landscape of Tinker Creek. It was overwhelming. I couldn’t accumulate that […]

“What is wrong with you?” he asked. And the question was innocent. He did not understand. I can’t think why his words have come back to me now. My best guess is that Lorelei has rattled them free from a dusty corner of my memory. My daughter is a little stocky, thick in the ribs […]

Editor’s Note: I just want to point out that Helena’s novel is available now in a new print edition. It’s also available for Kindle. Why don’t you join the growing number of people discovering her engaging fantasy world. Shiloh is a world, and a book, you will want to dive into and explore. –Sam     […]