In my first year of law school, one professor paced the front of class, waiting for news about whether there was a stay of execution for a man sentenced to death. "Let this be a lesson," he said as the tension left his body upon hearing that the stay had been granted, "that what we … Continue reading Be Punk AF
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Little Reminders (And F*** Gendered Gifts)
Today I am tired and feeling like I wish a mother****** would, so we'll keep this short. Let this be your semi-annual reminder that "sorry" is a great word to have in your vocabulary because without it we are all just bullies looking to beat the other person into submitting to the pain we inflict … Continue reading Little Reminders (And F*** Gendered Gifts)
Reflecting on 2019 with 2020 Hindsight
In many ways, 2019 was a year of treading water for me. There were accomplishments, milestones, victories and losses but the revolution of the sun and of myself was mostly in an ability to stand my ground. In the personal, we lost my grandfather-in-law, the adopted grandparent who loved and guided us, who united my … Continue reading Reflecting on 2019 with 2020 Hindsight
Us, You, Me
Hi all! I try to do these weekly, but I'm finishing up book three, starting a new project, it's the holidays and frankly life is quite busy. So expect updates to be a bit more sparse for awhile. You can always find me on various social media, like Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter (and Goodreads, of … Continue reading Us, You, Me
YA Is A Useless Genre
I bet you came here ready to have a fight. But please, let me assure you that I have no beef with "YA" books. I just think it's a rating, not a genre. YA stands for "Young Adult" and was initially used by bookstores and libraries to provide a space for readers who were no … Continue reading YA Is A Useless Genre
Bathing Suited For What?
I hate bathing suit shopping. There are some things that for the most part designers and consumers seem to agree upon--we get a plethora of shirt options and dresses, undies and bras. But jeans and bathing suits for whatever reason always make me wonder how they do their market research? Do they visit an Oracle? … Continue reading Bathing Suited For What?
Millenials Are Killing Manners
"No one has a real conversation anymore." "No one knows how to cook anymore." "No one respects tradition anymore." "No one just lets me say offensive things anymore." If I've heard it once, I've heard it a thousand times--my generation is killing all that is good and sacred. Apparently we're the Apocalypse incarnate, and where … Continue reading Millenials Are Killing Manners
The Sensitivity Police: How Not To Be A Jerk
I'm writing! Things are being written! Hope to have the first draft done this month! So, I shall take a break from fiction and talk about reality in fiction again. I want to bring up trauma again, and most specifically how it's not any of our damn business how people handle it. This was making the … Continue reading The Sensitivity Police: How Not To Be A Jerk
I’d Advise Not Giving Advice, If You Asked Me, Which You Have Not
Book update: It is still made of words and growing wordier. It is doing this slowly because I am realizing it needs different words in other places, too, and I'm adding those as I realize they're not there. Boom. Done. Now let's talk about a real thing and stop worrying about who's a year over … Continue reading I’d Advise Not Giving Advice, If You Asked Me, Which You Have Not
I’m Sorry, My Sundays Are All Full
I haven't had a nap. I have had a drink. Yes, I am a full adult, as evidenced by this nice cabernet sauvignon I'm enjoying while watching some British panel shows, but naps are crucial to my equilibrium, and I did not have one. Here is a list of things Sundays should definitely all include: … Continue reading I’m Sorry, My Sundays Are All Full
The Summoner Sisters 