I Left My Coffee and Protein Bar on the Counter — And I Don’t Regret It

Today, I stopped at the gas station, just chasing a simple craving. A hankering, really. I wasn’t looking for much—just a cold Starbucks Lite and a protein bar to hold me over until lunch. Something I’ve done a hundred times without thinking. But when the cashier rang me up and said, “That’ll be $10.98,” I didn’t reach …

Unpacking the Notion of “Good” Books: Beyond Writing, Story, and Fame

In the world of literature, the determination of what constitutes a "good" book often sparks debates, discussions, and sometimes, perplexity. Goodreads, a platform widely respected for its book recommendations and reviews, recently unveiled its list of the best books for 2023. Notably, the top memoir on this prestigious list happens to be Britney Spears's newly …

A new episode of the Pan To Pen Storytelling Podcast Is Up – “Be Patient, Tom Cruise – A Celebrity Encounter (Sort Of)”

A new episode of the Pan To Pen Storytelling Podcast Is Up - “Be Patient, Tom Cruise - A Celebrity Encounter (Sort Of)” On the newest Pan to Pen Podcast episode, where a chef leaves the kitchen to write a story, we'll dive into a unique New York City encounter where the glitz of a …