Writing

Outside of my academic interests, the written word is my passion. Inspired by the 19th century and early 20th century classic literature that I have loved for decades, I spend my time writing original fiction and working on translations of lesser known classic literature that are important for our understanding of history, literature, and the world beyond the traditional English literary canon.

I have also run a website dedicated to Caleb Carr’s Alienist novels for more than 15 years, 17th Street.

What I Write

I am currently working on original fiction that explores lesser known scientific and medical professions in the late 19th century, with a focus on the first women who entered those professions. A lover of early detective and sensation novels, I also enjoy writing works with a strong mystery or thriller component.

What I Read

I am inspired by the works of Edith Wharton, Leo Tolstoy, Jane Austen, Wilkie Collins, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I also love modern authors like Caleb Carr and Jane Harper.

You can read reviews of my favourites on the 17th Street book blog. A few of interest include:

• Daniel Deronda by George Eliot
• The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope
• The Law and the Lady by Wilkie Collins
• The Alienist by Caleb Carr (Part 1, 2, and 3)

Translations

The translations I have worked on can be found on the translations page.