Suggestions for replacing doomscrolling, an update on Joan Lunden's memoir, and plans for motorcycling in Arizona
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Author: Tamela M. Rich
Suggestions for replacing doomscrolling, an update on Joan Lunden's memoir, and plans for motorcycling in Arizona
News about my book, my biceps, and my motorbike travels in New England.
I have great news! My book about the Ohio River's racial legacy is in peer review at a major university press. This means experts in history, sociology, and public policy will give me advice how to improve it, including suggested topics and interviews, before it goes to press (likely 2026). Can't say more than that at this time, but hope to have a full report for my fourth quarterly update. Thanks for your good wishes and notes of encouragement.
Hello readers! Here’s my quarterly round up of where I’ve been traveling, and what I’ve been reading, listening to, writing, and thinking about. Public Service Announcement: A couple of years ago, my Facebook account was hacked and subsequently deleted. I took the opportunity to improve my mental health by walking away. If you’re not enjoying […]
I've been immersed in all things related to the Ohio River as I pitch a book on the racial legacy of the country's longest slavery border (north of the Ohio River was slavery-free per the Northwest Ordinance in 1787, all 981 miles of it).
I write two free newsletters, focusing on what interests me instead of chasing likes and followers on social media. My life is so much better now.
Four Octobers ago, in the mountains of West Virginia, my friend Jill took this photo of me. It remains one of my favorite shots—as a photo, and as a memento of a gorgeous day with a dear friend. When I wrote my new book, Hit The Road: A Woman’s Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring, I […]
Social media platforms are blowing up with the campaign #MeToo that protests the culture of silence around sexual assault. While the hashtag is used mostly by women, others are coming forward with their stories of abuse too. If my beloved mamaw were alive today, I’m not sure she would join the campaign, but she certainly had […]
Yes, that's me with a group of seniors in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of the Shepherd Center Author Series.