March 31, 2026 Eventually you will be unable to give any of yourself to this world. I don’t mean to say this as a way to plunge you into a cold existential void. If anything, I want this to be a splash of cool water on your face, a reminder. Human life is hard. FrictionContinue reading “Quality”
Tag Archives: Writing
Let’s Commence
March 26th, 2026 So! I just learned this afternoon that I have been selected to be one of the commencement speakers at the 2026 DCTC graduation ceremony in May. This is an absolute honor and a total full-circle moment and I could use your help! I already have a draft. (In fact, a draft wasContinue reading “Let’s Commence”
bored/lonely/stupid
February 9th, 2026 As a writer and an artist (and enrolled student) I get asked about my opinion on A.I. every single day. I want to share a slice of how I feel about it with you, but I have to start with a shameful admission: I recently missed a deadline. If you know me,Continue reading “bored/lonely/stupid”
How Could They Understand?
January 25th, 2026 I barely sleep, I’m stressed out all the time and I’m not sure how any of us can be expected to function in any capacity; never mind that the constant need to feel functional is just a side effect of the late stage capitalism. First of all: hi to all the newContinue reading “How Could They Understand?”
Maybe I’m Crazy
January 16th, 2026 What’s crazy to me is that Jesus Christ was killed by the state for embodying and promoting such traitorous and terroristic behaviors as loving thy neighbor, no matter who that neighbor is. What’s crazy to me is I have spent my whole life listening to people tell me that they needed theirContinue reading “Maybe I’m Crazy”
And you know we’re on each other’s team
January 10th, 2026 I wrote something insane last night. Like, the kind of essay that could cost me my job, lose me hundreds of followers, inspire wellness checks. It was unhinged, full of rage and despair, my words as vindictive and cutting as a pair of scissors laced with cyanide. It was actually pretty fuckingContinue reading “And you know we’re on each other’s team”
One Star
November 21st, 2025 My new book got a one star rating. Why that’s kind of a relief. (Plus: notes on self-selection and I’ll see you at the Gary’s Sip & Shop tomorrow!)
Sip & Shop @ Gary’s Supper Club
November 14th, 2025 I could not be more excited for this unexpected late development: after years of working the Sip & Shop brunch events at Gary’s Supper Club, I’m finally sitting behind a table with my books at one! These events are always full of energy and fun (and cinnamon rolls and mimosas, if that’sContinue reading “Sip & Shop @ Gary’s Supper Club”
Twin Cities Con 2025
November 9th, 2025 Wow. I know I go on and on about how much I adore this community, but it’s only because this community has so much to adore. What a surprising and delightful, thrilling and exhausting weekend. My eyes, mind and nervous system are shut down for repairs as I type this letter toContinue reading “Twin Cities Con 2025”
Maple Island: Out Now
November 7th, 2025 My 14th book, Maple Island, is out today. I am a lot of things right now (see the video) but, above all, I am grateful. P.S. See you all at Twin Cities Con this weekend and please please please watch the wonderful podcast I did with my friends, linked below.
The Den 