My October in reading
Given my dad’s diagnosis, I think I may have gone overboard using Spooky Season to buoy my mental health. I got really into it. But then, can you ever have too much Spooky Season?
Read MoreMy September in reading
I always try to start my spooky season a little bit early, so there are definitely a few horror stories here—plus some other stuff. Variety is the spice of life.
Read MoreTwo new stories in one week?
Because I’m usually working on longer projects, it’s rare for me to publish new stories in general. Two in one week is bananas. Enormously grateful to Necessary Fiction for sharing “Hell of a Game,” and to Okay Donkey for giving a home to “Ka, Ba, and Akh.”
Read MoreFall 2022 Playlist: Annotated
My dad has been sick, so I’ve been driving back and forth between Kentucky and Wisconsin to help take care of him. Things have felt uncertain, and I think that bled into my 2022 Fall Playlist—jittery, restless. But “restless” can encompass different motivations—there’s an uncomfortable restlessness here, but also a hopeful, dreamy one.
Read MoreMy August in reading
My dad is having some health problems, so I’ve been driving back and forth between Louisville and Wisconsin a lot—which means my audiobook consumption went through the roof in August.
Read MoreMy July in reading
My July in reading was all about finishing different series—with a few one-offs thrown in there for variety.
Read MoreMy June in reading
My June reading was all over the place in terms of genre—but really, there’s no place I’d rather be than all over the place. Variety is the spice of life, or whatever.
Read MoreSummer 2022 Playlist: Annotated
Let’s go on a journey, shall we? Amazingly, I created my Summer 2022 playlist the day before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, but it already told a story of rage, despair, and finding a way to muddle through no matter what.
Read MoreMy April and May in reading
Life has been busy lately. I took a trip to New Orleans. My retired and apparently very bored father has come to Louisville multiple times to help me repair my white picket fence. One of my coworkers quit and now I’m doing double work until we replace her. I had friends in town for the holiday weekend. I’ve been wasting time trying to read Roberto Bolaño’s posthumously-published tome 2666 when in fact it is just terrible. Which is all to say—I haven’t had much time to blog, so you’re getting April and May books in one go.
Read MoreMy March in reading
I spent a surprising amount of time on the road in March, so I listened to quite a few audiobooks—which is something I rarely do. Always a joy to consume even more literature.
Read MoreSpring 2022 Playlist: Annotated
Spring has sprung once again—but this is my first seasonal playlist since moving to Louisville. I wonder if my tastes will change along with the scenery? I’d say the main vibe of my Spring 2022 Playlist is…open. Vast. It can see for miles, even through the rain.
Read MoreMy February in reading
February unintentionally became a genre month for me. Big sci-fi vibes, with some mystery thrown in there for fun. Plus one work of “literary” fiction that was anything but traditional.
Read MoreElephants really are a lot like dogs
My first publication of 2022 is here! I can’t thank Juked Magazine enough for sharing my story “Sanctuary.”
Read MoreMy January in reading
Not quite as many books in January because I moved to another state. Fine by me—I’m glad I prioritized unpacking. Makes it easier to access my books in February!
Read MoreMy November & December in reading
My reading ran the genre gamut in the final months of 2021. Get ready for no underlying theme whatsoever.
Read MoreWinter 2021/22 Playlist: Annotated
What’s the vibe for my Winter 2021/22 playlist you ask? Soulful covers to keep you warm on snowy nights. Glittery glam to mirror the sparkle outside. And an undercurrent of anxiety—couldn’t be helped. It’s just the times in which we’re living.
Read MoreMy October in reading
I’m all for spooky season, so I read a lot of books in October. Too many? You be the judge.
Read MoreJust in time for spooky season
I am THRILLED to see my story “Black Mass at Denny’s” in the latest issue of No Contact. I can’t get over the artwork they made for it. Incredible.
Read MoreMy September in reading
Another light month—but I finally finished it! I finally finished what is widely considered to be the “first modern novel”—and more.
Read MoreFall 2021 Playlist: Annotated
My 2021 Fall Playlist is moody and cinematic—which is generally the autumn vibe I go for, but I feel like it’s even more moody and cinematic this year. The 60s and 70s make a noticeable appearance. Lots of covers.
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