1. Your body of work includes an extensive book catalog of novels, academic texts, a memoir, and more, presentations at conferences and universities, the creation of a dozen books series, an arts journal, a publishing imprint, blogs, and on and on. What have you learned about creativity? We all have unlimited creative potential. People often think it’s some kind of gift that some people have access to and others don’t. Creativity is available to everyone. Creativity relies on

Plaza Midwood has always embraced the eclectic, but its latest resident, Plot Twist, is bringing a decidedly sophisticated chapter to the neighborhood’s social scene. Nestled in a charming corner alongside fellow women-owned boutiques Trope and Wiloe, this dual-concept destination is a dream for those who believe the best stories are shared over a drink. By day, it’s a sun-drenched sanctuary for the caffeine-inclined, offering a quiet, curated atmosphere perfect for getting l

La Fêlure by Charlotte Casiraghi Chanel ambassador, accomplished horsewoman, and member of Monaco's intellectual scene, the daughter of Caroline of Monaco and granddaughter of Grace Kelly is also a lover of philosophy. In her first solo book, based on a short story by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, she explores the boundaries and rough edges of the crack. "I have often been reduced to an image on glossy paper, to a life of dreams and privileges. It can be summed up in a few photos