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We Had a Book Instead of a Baby
A magazine article written by my wife, Margi Conklin
Apr 3, 2024
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Christopher J. Yates
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The Review That Boosted 'Black Chalk'
NPR's "All Things Considered" gave Black Chalk an outstanding review
Jan 16, 2024
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Christopher J. Yates
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New Oxford Novel Coming: Summer 2025
A second dark academia thriller to follow cult hit ‘Black Chalk’
Dec 14, 2023
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Black Chalk Reading Guide
Spoiler alert: do not read this guide before finishing the novel if you wish for some of its surprises to remain as potential surprises. Click here for…
Dec 13, 2023
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Christopher J. Yates
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Might As Well Jump
After realizing that both my first two novels, Black Chalk and Grist Mill Road, involved the peril of high places, I wrote an article for the Powell’s…
Dec 8, 2023
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LitHub Article
Why I gave myself 10 Years to Publish a Novel
Dec 4, 2023
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Christopher J. Yates
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The Title: Why 'Black Chalk'?
I’ve been asked many times what on earth the title Black Chalk means.
Nov 30, 2023
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Christopher J. Yates
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Black Chalk: The Soundtrack
I compiled a soundtrack for the marvelous largehearted boy website.
Oct 30, 2023
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Christopher J. Yates
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Black Chalk Crossword
Mar 10, 2023
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Christopher J. Yates
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