Archive - The K Paoletter

How to Write a Book

American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest is out now

Jan 14 •

I'm Writing a Book!

So delighted to share the news that I’m writing a book!

Apr 2, 2022 •

We made it to San Diego.

Mar 27 •

On ill-conceived attempts to understand Las Vegas

Jul 23, 2024 •

Dystopia Deferred

On Fernando Flores' new novel of fascism and volcanic winter, Brother Brontë

May 30 •

Under Lock & Key

I’ve been thinking of starting a diary.

Jan 26, 2022 •

Rolling into phase two of the American Oasis book tour, plus a publicity roundup.

Feb 11 •

AMERICAN OASIS On Tour

Coming to a bookstore near you (if you live in Boston, Phoenix, New Mexico, or Austin)

Jan 9 •

Red Earth, Blue Sky

How the Southwest can help us make sense of the 2024 election

Nov 22, 2024 •

Hidden Histories

Leaving Las Vegas in the afternoon meant that Tess and I didn’t get to Palm Springs until well after nightfall.

Jun 21, 2024 •

3,2,1 — Let's Jam

Maryland Parkway, the Reptilian Lounge, and the struggle to build artist community in the desert.

Dec 30, 2024 •

On the anguish of electoral uncertainty

Oct 24, 2024 •

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