"By the Letter," is a collection of short plays and miscellaneous writings by Dr. David Holcombe. The author continues to distill current events into plays that challenge and occasionally entertain the reader. Subjects range from family dynamics to COVID vaccinations, with a host of topics in between. Some the plays have been produced in various local settings, including in the context of the Spectral Sisters Productions Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival.

While not always intended for the general public, the plays touch on universal themes of sibling rivalry, professional challenges, personal choices, political interference and even psychological dysfunction. In short, something for everyone.