Archive - When They Told Me To Write, I Bowed

Art is a Conversation

On Wayne Thiebaud and Originality, plus some news of my own

Jun 20 •

March 2025

How Do We Make Art Under Autocracy?

A question I don't have the answer to and (scroll down for it) an urgent call to action.

Mar 19 •

February 2025

Happy Snailentine's Day

From me and Escargot

Feb 14 •

***BREAKING*** I Am Suing The State of Idaho

I Will Fight For My Readers With Everything I Have

Feb 4 •

January 2025

Looking Forward, Looking Back

A Podcast, A Film, Book Bans, Social Media, And My Favorite Books of January

Jan 27 •

December 2024

Celebrate The Wins

Because this is a tough business.

Dec 31, 2024 •

October 2024

Writing Fast, Writing Slow

Plus—today and tomorrow only!—a massive Prime Day Discount on Accountable

Oct 9, 2024 •

September 2024

No, I Didn’t Work On My Vacation

Plus Banned Books Week, News & Appearances, and How To Use A Swiss Toilet

Sep 4, 2024 •

July 2024

Summertime Slummertime

News and Notes from Dashka Slater

Jul 17, 2024 •

March 2024

Sitting At The Grown-Ups Table

On Getting An Adult Award For A Young Adult Book

Mar 22, 2024 •

February 2024

Of Bunnies and Boredom: How My Pandemic Blues Fueled The Fourth Escargot Book

Plus Some Free and Discounted Escargot Goodies For You & Your Snailentine

Feb 4, 2024 •

December 2023

Gifts For The Readers on Your List

With absolutely no self-interest in mind, I'm sharing a few recommendations for young readers, grown-ups, and everyone in-between.

Dec 1, 2023 •

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