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16
Mar
Deciding on what project to pursue (or, overcoming shiny new object syndrome)

Deciding on what project to pursue (or, overcoming shiny new object syndrome)

How I actually chose which story to focus on
10 min read
21
Feb
How I wrote a novel: intro and master post

How I wrote a novel: intro and master post

On always trying to write longer, the five years it took to write this book, and what I'll be sharing about that process
9 min read
31
Jan
the math if we're mathing

the math if we're mathing

How much money did I make from my short story collection?
9 min read
30
Dec
it's been a minute

it's been a minute

2026 favorites, why i'm reviving the newsletter, and some EOY reflection questions
4 min read
11
Apr
a quiet little certainty

a quiet little certainty

what's my compass for how I want to act?
6 min read
18
Mar
held loose in cupped hands

held loose in cupped hands

my book is out in the world!
7 min read
11
Feb
gnawing through the tree

gnawing through the tree

on missing people and the run-up to debuting
6 min read
21
Jan
Another girl with bright eyes

Another girl with bright eyes

behind the scenes with some story titles
10 min read
02
Jan
crackle after the blazing dies

crackle after the blazing dies

some thoughts to close out The Year That Was
9 min read
10
Dec
go gently on your way

go gently on your way

how my old dog taught me new writing tricks
7 min read