I’m so glad you enjoyed reading the story! I tackle difficult, often controversial, and—as you know—frequently political subjects that are unfolding in real time, right here in “River City,” across the country, and even internationally. Every piece of information is fact-checked, and as I explore the dark themes of environmental justice and its deep interconnection with social justice—my genre, though clearly an allegory—could also be considered noir.

Yes, the research on groundhogs was truly fascinating! While there are other weather prognosticators out there. Thus, for the purpose of “The Tale of Quinn’s Quill,” selecting the most interesting four to attend the upcoming meeting was more than enough—after all, too many cooks can spoil the broth, so to speak!