Michele Hanks
@michelehanks.bsky.social
Cultural anthropologist, writer, and teacher. I’m a Clinical Associate Prof @ NYU. My writing focuses on people’s understanding of the paranormal, tourism, and cultural heritage in England.
I agree that it’s awkward! I think ideas can crystallize around something or into something, but writing/texts are too concrete to sustain the metaphor of crystallization. Coalesce, center, or focus all feel like clearer choices.
November 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I agree that it’s awkward! I think ideas can crystallize around something or into something, but writing/texts are too concrete to sustain the metaphor of crystallization. Coalesce, center, or focus all feel like clearer choices.
Congratulations! I just ordered a copy! I’m really looking forward to reading it!
September 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Congratulations! I just ordered a copy! I’m really looking forward to reading it!
Aah! Thanks for reading it! :) I hope book writing is going well! I can’t wait until it’s out!
July 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Aah! Thanks for reading it! :) I hope book writing is going well! I can’t wait until it’s out!
Thanks for sharing this! I would have missed it otherwise! 🙂
June 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Thanks for sharing this! I would have missed it otherwise! 🙂
Thanks so much! I’m so looking forward to reading Ghosted! It looks fantastic.
May 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Thanks so much! I’m so looking forward to reading Ghosted! It looks fantastic.
Thank you so much!
April 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Thank you so much!
Oh wow! I haven’t been to the AAA in ages, but I’m now definitely intrigued!
November 23, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Oh wow! I haven’t been to the AAA in ages, but I’m now definitely intrigued!