Wichita Lineman: SUnday morning blog, in which I took it easy yesterday but did get some things done; started AMADEUS and HOUSE OF ASHUR and more TRAITORS CANADA; need to get some things done; and still a bit low energy. gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/17/w...

A new newsletter, about Carol Goodman's THE SONNET LOVER. gregherren.substack.com/p/what-if-we...

Half the Way: Saturday morning blog in which I am a little worn out this morning; did a lot yesterday and capped it with a great dinner with a close friend; have ambitious plans for the weekend, and of course, it's truncated Election Day in Louisiana. gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/16/h...

There is a movement to recall Louisiana's intensely fascist and deeply hated governor. The state government political warfare against New Orleans has reached unprecedented levels, per folks there. Please share with your networks.

Indeed we will....

Passionate Kisses: Friday have the day off because of appointments all day blog; watched more of THE TRAITORS CANADA; surprised Bezos allows THE BOYS to air; and hoping for a productive weekend. gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/15/p...

Wonder if this will ever make it to the US www.nature.com/articles/d41...

If I Die Young: Thursday last day in the office for me blog, in which I have tomorrow off but will be driving all over, including Metairie; a new recall petition to oust our bigoted AG too; elections this Saturday; and remembering Rex Reed. gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/14/i...

1000% THIS.

On this day in 1985, the city of Philadelphia went to war against its own citizens. I wrote about it for @teenvogue.com back in 2020: www.teenvogue.com/story/histor...

He wasn't even close. The “gas”-lighting must stop.

A new newsletter! Red Dirt Roads: every tombstone tells a story. open.substack.com/pub/gregherr...

Daphne du Maurier, Novelist, Short Story Writer, Playwright, #BornOnThisDay in 1907, in London 📸 Bassano Ltd (July, 1930)

Shadows in the Moonlight: Wednesday morning we made it to the week midpoint blog, in which I had a nice evening catching up on shows and doing chores; signed the recall petition for Janky Jeff; and a new study showing that New Orleans is sinking was released. gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/13/s...

share a gif from a TV show

I think... I think some people who are very passionate about ancient Greek heroes as symbols of heterosexual masculinity need to learn just how much gay sex ancient Greek heroes had.

Better Man: Tuesday morning blog, in which I had a nice relaxing evening; started watching THE TRAITORS CANADA; it rained yesterday; coming up with a five year plan for writing; and was in the hospital a year ago. gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/12/b...

Man deported from Russia after 'lovely little skirt' review deemed 'LGBT propaganda' ➡️ https://bit.ly/42onLHG

sorry I seem distracted just have to keep checking my phone to see if one of my freedoms is being arbitrarily taken away

A REMINDER “Trans people are not ‘issues,’ trans people are people who are just merely trying to live their lives as well and as honestly as they possibly can.” - Wilson Cruz PERIOD.

Another World: Monday morning back to the office blog, in which I now have a five-year-plan; watched some television yesterday; had a relaxing weekend; newsletter prep; and getting back to writing. gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/11/a...

Please father your sons

I'll Go To My Grave Loving You: Sunday morning motherless Mother's Day blog, in which I reflect a bit about life without her; finished reading THE SONNET LOVER, which was superb; caught up on our shows and started WIDOW'S BAY; and have lots to do today. gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/10/i...

A new newsletter, in which I talk about Alafair Burke’s marvelous THE NOTE. open.substack.com/pub/gregherr...

60% OFF A Streetcar Named Murder www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...

Take Me Home, Country Roads: rainy Saturday morning blog in which I slept well and plan to have an easy day of things; I do have a lot to do though; went in for a half day yesterday; loved THE BEAST IN ME; and the Anthony nominations are out! gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/09/t...

“The claims Alito, made about voter turnout in La in VRA case were based on misleading data analysis Alito’s claim was copied almost verbatim from friend-of-court brief by DOJ..to make argumt that the kind of discrim that once made VRA necess no longer exists” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

The Yellow Rose: Friday morning blog, in which I need to have bloodwork done this morning and also need to go to the office; glad my creativity is blossoming again instead of lying fallow; and thinking about my future (eek!). gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/08/t...

As venues are struggling to sell tickets, I bet they appreciate the "hope no one gets blown up in the parking lot" message.

Alabama Pines: THursday morning blog in which I got home yesterday afternoon; these trips always seem to fill my creative well; Alafair Burke's THE NOTE is excellent; and so much to do as always! gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/07/a...

Help Me Make It Thru The Night: Saturday night before bed finishing the entry I started this morning blog; in which I spent a lot of time in cemeteries today; I do love Alabama; and the deep well of Alabama stories I have in my files I should do something with. gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/03/h...

The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA: Friday morning vacation blog, in which I am driving north later and will be back Wednesday; was tired last night but slept really well; still angry about the VRA, and looking forward to some time off from work. gregwritesblog.com/2026/05/01/t...

You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma: Wednesday mid-week blog, in which I slept really well last night; the apartment always seems empty when Paul's gone; was a lazy slug last night and am not ashamed; and as always so much to do. gregwritesblog.com/2026/04/29/y...

Anyone with a brain knows what has ramped up this kind of hate in Britain: politicians, out of control media commentators, and dangerous online extremist gobshites with massive numbers of cult followers

He murdered Renee Nicole Good. Shot her three times and then called her a “f*cking b*tch”. Her last words? “It’s ok dude I’m not mad”. He got three days administrative leave before being transferred to another state. No punishment. No accountability. No justice.

Call me when the NYT is ready for a "12 Bitches Who Were Right about Everything" piece.

THANK GOD WE --no, I can't even do it as sarcasm.

He was really into that salad 🥗

Remember, this was the party of "patriots"

While American servicemembers are putting their lives at risk in the war with Iran, Pete Hegseth and Kid Rock are wasting taxpayer dollars going for joyrides on Apache helicopters. Source: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

Talking In Your Sleep: Tuesday morning blog after being sick yesterday; watched a lot of videos and a documentary; have been scribbling a lot in my journal; and the racism problem in the queer community. gregwritesblog.com/2026/04/28/t...

Some pretty crazy stuff that somehow didn’t make it on the air.

I feel like, when the End Times hit, and the various End Times Judges (angels, gods, various gnomes) play the PowerPoint presentation of “how it all went wrong” to our collected ghosts, this photo will be the cover slide to that presentation.

Ring of Fire: Monday morning blog, in which I am sick and staying home; had a good weekend; THE BEAST IN ME is exceptional; did some reading; sent out a newsletter; and thinking about influences. gregwritesblog.com/2026/04/27/r...

A new newsletter, in which a set of encyclopedias changed my life. open.substack.com/pub/gregherr...

Great interview with @jordanharper.bsky.social in the NY Times today about A VIOLENT MASTERPIECE and writing really, really bad first drafts. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/b...

The Closer You Get: gloomy Sunday morning blog in the Lost Apartment, in which I had a lovely day yesterday; got caught up on our shows; finished FIT FOR TV; picked out my audiobooks for the trip; and loving the civil war. gregwritesblog.com/2026/04/26/t...

I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me: stormy Saturday morning blog in which thunder woke me up; had a good day yesterday; feeling good this morning; have to run some errands and do some chores; and hope to read and write today. gregwritesblog.com/2026/04/25/i...

First they came for the millionaires, and I did not speak out because fuck yeah, elephants Then I did speak out and I was like, "Hey elephants, what about these billionaires," because fuck those billionaires