Book cover of Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams, featuring a fantasy illustration of a cat.

Dear Mr. Williams: What happened to Fritti Tailchaser?

The writing prompt asks readers which book deserves a sequel, inspiring a discussion about “Tailchaser’s Song” by Tad Williams. The author reflects on their love for the story, detailing Fritti Tailchaser’s quest to find his missing companion, Hushpad, and expresses a longing for a sequel to explore Fritti’s further adventures and unresolved storylines.

A Christmas Eve memory.

On Christmas Eve 1985 in Frankfurt, a young American soldier on guard duty experienced a heartwarming moment. A jovial group of German locals, slightly inebriated, offered him a bottle of wine while singing festive wishes. This unexpected gesture transformed his cold, lonely night and left a lasting impression.