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Michael Colson

Wondering = Thinking

Explore reading, writing, and storytelling through the lens of different minds. Imagination, wonder, and genuine curiosity await.

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Writing = Thinking

Academic Writing for Different Minds

A practical, accessible guide to academic writing designed for students with diverse learning styles — including those who think, learn, and process differently. Clear frameworks, real examples, and strategies that actually work.

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Watching = Thinking

Film and Literature

An engaging exploration of how film and literature intersect — examining storytelling, meaning, and the art of critical viewing. Perfect for students and film lovers who want to think more deeply about what they watch.

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A dramatic, atmospheric portrait of W.B. Yeats, Irish poet, in the style of a dark academia oil painting — moody lighting, deep shadows, vintage aesthetic, mysterious and literary feeling. Sepia and dark tones.

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The Artifice of Eternity

Dark Academia Fantasy

Doctoral candidate Ethan Cole travels to Dublin to finish his dissertation on W. B. Yeats, only to uncover rival occult societies and a lost manuscript containing the poet’s secret to immortality. Joined by sharp-witted Cassidy Peterson, Ethan follows clues through hidden temples, ancient Irish mythology, and supernatural worlds where poetry opens doors between worlds. As danger grows, Ethan must confront another discovery: his autism diagnosis and a lifetime spent trying to become someone else.

A dark academia fantasy about magic, love, and self-acceptance.

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About the Author

Michael Colson has taught academic reading and writing for more than 30 years at various colleges and universities. He holds advanced degrees in English, philosophy, and creative writing, fields that have shaped his interdisciplinary approach to teaching, writing, and critical inquiry. His work emphasizes a neuro-affirming approach to education that values different ways of thinking, learning, reading, and writing. Through his = Thinking series, he encourages students to approach learning with curiosity, creativity, reflection, and intellectual independence.

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Browse nonfiction titles built for lower division college classrooms — covering academic reading and writing, film and literature, science fiction and fantasy, critical thinking, and short story literature, plus resources for instructors working with neurodivergent students.

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