Want to know more about how I research and write the blog Other Things? I recently sat down with “Against the Grain – The Podcast,” where Matthew Ismail of the Charleston Conference spoke with me about my work as an independent scholar. His thought-provoking questions illuminate my research and writing process, and highlight my direction and goals for this website.

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Listen to our conversation here (ATG the Podcast, episode 222) or find it wherever you get your podcasts.

Thanks so much to Matthew and his colleagues for hosting me for this conversation. They do an outstanding job promoting and discussing the issues, literature, and people that impact the world of books and journals. Their podcast features an incredible range of discussions and interviews with people around the globe.

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Want to learn more about my work and what I do? Why is the blog called Other Things, for instance? And what aspects of the Middle East and Middle Eastern culture do you discuss? Swing over to our About Page for more information about my background and the premise of this blog.

Interested in working with me? I can write about Middle Eastern history and cultures for your website or publication. Or I’m happy to present to your class or organization on a range of topics. Tell me what you’re looking for and we can discuss it together. I’d love to hear from you!