Why I Write “Airport Books”

Photo by Casey Serin

I’m angry.

I just finished reading an article from the Wall Street Journal by a columnist whom I admire and respect. Her articles are usually fresh, engaging in the best way, and provide a nice perspective that usually contradicts–yet inspires–my views on publishing, writing, and the world of books.

The thing is, this article didn’t really contradict my own opinions–at least not overtly.

The part of the article that “ruffled my feathers” was thetone.

Before I go any further, h...