August 24th, 2025 Tomorrow is my last first day of my graphic design program; if all goes according to plan, I’ll be a DCTC graduate in May 2026. To recap: I currently have a 4.0 GPA (I got an A+ in my summer Ethics class and I didn’t even know that was a possible gradeContinue reading “Shake It Off”
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Mark Your Calendars!
August 18th, 2025 It’s getting real. Maple Island, my 14th book, will be officially released this November. I’ve spent nearly all of my sobriety in labor with a story about a society of vampires and I’m finally ready for you to experience this baby. I’m going to be doing things a little differently this time;Continue reading “Mark Your Calendars!”
Everything I Ever Was
August 12th, 2025 Whenever I’m feeling spicy (and I’ve been very spicy this week [don’t act like you didn’t notice]), my ongoing recovery reminds me to reflect on myself and figure out why. Sometimes it’s a complex web of things, anxiety and doubt and my schedule and projects and the state of the world, butContinue reading “Everything I Ever Was”
Gratitude Tipline
August 11th, 2025 I was talking to a man this weekend and everything was going well until it was not. We men do that. He, his family and I had found some things in common and were having a generally nice time. He knew what I did for a living and then, out of nowhere,Continue reading “Gratitude Tipline”
Liberty & Justice
August 8th, 2025 This afternoon, I was doing my routine paid eavesdropping (you have no idea how much we know about you from the tea you spill freely and sloppily at your favorite establishments, but I will tell you right now, it’s more than you think). I generally hear clips and phrases out of context,Continue reading “Liberty & Justice”
Maple Island August Update!
August 5th, 2025 I’ve got two things to share with you about my new book coming out in November, and hopefully some helpful insight for any writers and artists who may need it today.
Guess Who’s Nine?!
August 1st, 2025 Somebody turned nine years old today and I’ll give you one guess. I’ve expressed my love for Marvel in countless ways over the years; she’s been there for me for a quarter of my life, and through some of my hardest times: getting sober, losing my job during the pandemic and thenContinue reading “Guess Who’s Nine?!”
Leaving Me Here On My Own
July 28th, 2025 I finished my summer Ethics course this week, and to wrap it up we had to film a short video about what we learned. I feel so strongly about taking this class that I wanted to share it with you, too. Feel free to respectfully debate me anytime. “I had a fantasticContinue reading “Leaving Me Here On My Own”
Shadows on the Wall
July 22nd, 2025 I’m almost done with my summer Ethics class and I am intolerable. Allow me to annoy you with my pointed criticism of cultural biases (it’s like all I do these days). I’ve written several essays over the years about philosophy. I once talked about how all of it was pointless up toContinue reading “Shadows on the Wall”
Book Fair For Grown-Ups 2025
July 12th, 2025 So: the Book Fair For Grown-Ups by Inbound Brewing Co. happened today at the State Fair Education Building after going viral last year at their brewery. I thought it was such a neat idea and signed up immediately. Now: I do a lot of events. My expectations are always as follows: IContinue reading “Book Fair For Grown-Ups 2025”
The Den 