My journey as an author began with my first book, Beyond the Halls: An Insider’s Guide to Loving Museums. I am a long time writer, creator, reader… and in many ways (though it’s cliche to say) I have always had the desire to write a book. My first book was…

It’s a common misconception that the publisher is solely responsible for the marketing of an author and their books. The amount of money, time, and effort the publisher spends on marketing for the author directly correlates with the size of their advance. Ultimately, traditional or self-published, book sales rely heavily…

In my life there have been several books that I started and did not finish. Usually, I would abandon a book because of school work, other priorities, or simply loosing interest. My reading habits have greatly varied over time. I’ll let you in on a secret; when I was five…

Every museum experience adds to your unique set of life experiences. — The following text is an excerpt from “Beyond the Halls.” Everyone experiences museums differently. Everyone brings with them individual experiences that shape their interactions with the exhibitions. While there is no right way to experience a museum, there are definitely ways to get the most out of your visit. What…

and he works at the Houston Museum of Natural Science The following text features an excerpt from Chapter 18 of “Beyond the Halls.” The phone rang. It was the Peruvian Consulate. “We need your help.” Dirk Van Tuerenhout has been the curator of anthropology at the Houston Museum of Natural…

High Museum of Art — Atlanta, Georgia When I travel anywhere, I make it a point to visit at least one museum if not the most noteworthy museum in the city. In the case of Atlanta, that’s the High Museum of Art. On business to Atlanta, my client, knowing my…

Believe it or not, some museums take up no physical space at all. — The following text is an excerpt from Chapter 16 of “Beyond the Halls.” Bigger is not always better. Large museums have enormous operating budgets but not every large museum I’ve visited has taken advantage of the wide array of resources to enhance visitor experience in the modern era. …

The following text is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of “Beyond the Halls.” You might be surprised to know that museums are a constant part of your everyday life. Even if you’re not thinking about museums, they are all around you, all the time. Museums are on your college campuses…

An Insider’s Guide to Loving Museums The following text is an excerpt from the introduction to “Beyond the Halls.” The first public museums appeared in the late seventeenth century, and for the nearly four hundred years since, they have multiplied across the world and become essential means of cultural preservation…