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The Best Biography at the 2026 American Book Fest International Book Awards in Los Angeles went to… 🥁 Decoding the Unicorn: A New Look at Dag Hammarskjöld! To be in the company of ABF winners like Martin Luther King III, Julie Andrews, Daymond John, and Bob Odenkirk is humbling and exciting. More than anything, I’m […]

I am delighted to share some exciting news about Simply Dag: The Private Man in a Public—and Dangerous—Office. Before its official release on July 29, 2026, Simply Dag has received a 5-star review from Readers’ Favorite and has been entered into the Readers’ Favorite 2026 International Book Award Contest. For an author, there is always

Recently, I had the opportunity to join the Okie Bookcast for a conversation about my forthcoming book, Simply Dag: The Private Man in a Public—and Dangerous—Office. Naturally, we discussed Dag Hammarskjöld. We talked about his life, his legacy, and the challenge of writing about someone who remains both deeply admired and, in many ways, deeply

I Joined the Future of Leadership Podcast to Talk About Dag Hammarskjöld, Moral Courage, and Ethical Leadership I recently had the opportunity to join the Future of Leadership Podcast with author and leadership expert Zoë Routh for a wide-ranging conversation about Dag Hammarskjöld, ethical leadership, diplomacy, and moral courage in difficult times. Drawing from my

There’s a strange tension in the way we consume things now. We scroll or skim. And then move on. And yet… every so often, something makes us pause. Not because it’s loud, but because it feels like it’s meant for us. That’s the space I’ve been building. This isn’t a newsletter in the usual sense

How to Host a Unicorn Receives the Literary Titan Gold Book Award I’m happy to share some good news: How to Host a Unicorn: A Tale of Hospitality & Manners has received a Gold Book Award from Literary Titan, recognizing its storytelling, creativity, artistry, and contribution to children’s literature. 💛 Strange Origins… How to Host

The Unicorn Dispatch 🦄 ​Published on November 12, 2025. A busy time! How to Host a Unicorn is out in the universe, and I’m developing next year’s release, How to Christmas with a Unicorn. ​ They look cute now, but they are primed and ready to bother Uncle Daggy. ​ My baby (Simply Dag) has been away at

Dag is a unicorn who likes things nice and quiet. Nick is a bear who… doesn’t. When Nick invites Dag for a visit, he means well—but his idea of hospitality includes stomach-churning boat rides, chaotic surprise parties, and a bath towel the size of a handkerchief. Dag does his best to stay gracious. Nick tries