The Literary Salon with Thaddeus Thomas

Personal Update

Touching base.

Jun 7 • Thaddeus Thomas

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May 2026

Authors: Stop Talking to Yourselves

Meaning is made through pattern.

May 28 • Thaddeus Thomas

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In a Parallel Universe, Dickens Lays Down the Beat

The title was inspired by a footnote, which is not how these things work.

May 13 • Thaddeus Thomas

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How a Writer Conducts her Reader like a Symphony Orchestra

On cadence, stressed syllables, and phonemes.

May 5 • Thaddeus Thomas

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Fragments of My Father Saved from the Fire

A short story

May 1 • Thaddeus Thomas

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April 2026

I’m closer to LeBron than you are to me.

Fan Psychology and the Fiction Writer

Apr 23 • Thaddeus Thomas

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Clarity with Conviction

This is my new mantra for style.

Apr 13 • Thaddeus Thomas

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March 2026

The First Four Rs of Story Meaning

Putting Meat on Beautiful Story Bones

Mar 27 • Thaddeus Thomas

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Never Let Roald Dahl Keep You From Understanding How Stories Build Meaning

On writing a story with punch.

Mar 22 • Thaddeus Thomas

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Three Lessons that Don't Apply to Writing

Unless you squint really hard.

Mar 6 • Thaddeus Thomas

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Day of the Comeback Writer

Breathe deep and find perspective.

Mar 3

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February 2026

Old Truths for a Best Day

A literary apocalyptic; a short story; 1900 words,

Feb 26 • Thaddeus Thomas

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