*Looks at the headlines, sighs, and reaches for the Phil Ochs playlist.*

Every country in the world needs to understand that this could happen to them. If he can do it to the people of Venezuela, don't think for a second he isn't contemplating doing it to someone else. Once a dog starts killin' chickens, you can't break it from killing chickens.

The absolute panic of returning to your room to discover the cat on your keyboard and your manuscript open.... Sure, you can always fix it with 'undo', but that does nothing for the panic in the moment. #Writerlife

Here's a reminder that the people of Appalachia, after years of being stomped down by the coal industry, are now facing even worse environmental disasters and sickness brought on by the arrival of datacenters into our communities. #Appalachia #DataCenters #Resist

Just a reminder that the water in WV is still toxic to drink.

So, it turns out the Sprat wants to get into the mental health profession so she can help other LGBTQ+ folks having a hard time growing up/living in Appalachia. I am the proudest Coyote in all of Coyotedom.

Goofy dad first - The Sprat messaged me this morning to talk about what she wanted to do with her life long term. Having missed all of her childhood and teenage years - little stuff like this always makes me happy. Two scoops of extra love for our LGBTQ+ sprats, folks. They need it.

Being poor warps your sense of humor - I just read the weather forecast to my roommate in Pennywise voice.

Now for some music and word slinging

Never doubt a dreamer with a pen.

We now return to our previously scheduled freezing cold.

Working on my new fantasy story (The NPCs) and a big theme of this novel is that the people who appear to be heroes aren't always the heroes. What can I say - surviving in a fascist hellscape colors my work.

Been dealing with some pretty rough depression. I just wanted to say that I adore you all, and thank you for all the support.

Happy holidays to all who celebrate, and I’m so grateful for all the support you folks have gave. You’re the best, Coyote-Fam

Why, yes, I am threading sparks of steamy romance between my scruffy protagonist sellsword and the ruthlessly efficient alchemist in this story....

7 in the morning, deep in the word making, and remembering why I love writing fiction when I'm not doing the Dispatches. Goddamn, I can't wait till we drive the fascist out and I can just make stories again.

Now for a playlist containing both Benjamin Tod -and- Evan Greer...and some Jessie Williams...and a little Barbara Dane....and some Willi Carlisle... ...and then we get some -fiction- done instead of all this real world ugliness.

Little bit frustrated that the piece calling out protecting conversion torture (fuck calling it 'therapy') didn't take off/get more shares. All I can do is hope the people who need it the most do see it.

Posting it again...don't even care about the tips on this one anymore...I just don't like these Conversion Torture bastards, and I want as many people as I can get to be mad as Hell they're trying to call that bullshit 'Free Speech'. Torturing folks ain't free speech. #LGBTQ #Conversion #RESIST

The Sprat Dialogues: Me: "Hey, I did a new article condemning conversion torture being protected by free speech." The Sprat: "Hell yeah, I'm so glad you're not a Republican Buttlicker." Me: "I...I think it's supposed to be 'bootlicker', kiddo." The Sprat: "Whatever." Me: "Eh, close enough."

One more time because I don't want it buried or lost... Conversion Therapy isn't 'therapy' - it's torture. Declaring it protected by Freedom of Speech is saying that it's 'ok' to torture members of the LGBTQ+ community...like my daughter... That dog don't hunt. #LGBTQ+ #Conversiontherapy

If you've been enjoying the recent Dispatches, but maybe missed the tip button, we're on hard living for the next few days and all tips go a tremendously long way. P.S. If you can't tip - share that Dispatch condemning conversion torture around - I hate those bastards more than I like food.

Conversion therapy is no 'therapy' at all - just abuse and hatred wrapped in a thin layer of bullshit. Read this one, I beg ya, share it around and help raise awareness. We should tear these places down. (Leave a tip if you can) #Appalachia #LGBTQ+ #ConversionTherapyIsTorture

Now, after dinner and some mindless television, its time to finish this Dispatch condemning Conversion Torture being protected as Free Speech. Fight for everyone. #WriterLife

My new article condemning the court's ruling on Conversion Torture (never calling it therapy) is almost done. Just adding the pictures after dinner and it'll be going up. And listen, as the parent of a gay kid...Let me just say...If you'd do this to your kid, you're a POS. Sorry, but not sorry.

Not gonna lie, while researching the methods used in Conversion Torture (I refuse as a writer to call it 'Therapy' - language matters and has power) I have...rarely been so angry...

Doing a new Dispatch on the courts ruling to protect Conversion Therapy...I swear, this stuff makes me fighting mad. I think about one of these good for nothings trying to make my daughter feel ashamed of who she is... *whistles* Make a country boy say something not fit to print.

Incase anyone wants to kick in to the 'survive till payday' fund

Conversion Therapy camps are centers for torture and our grand children will ask us why we didn't rise up and tear them down brick by brick. No person, much less child, should be forced to endure that treatment in this country. No one. Full stop.

The Trump administration is still making it harder to decrease the amount of deadly silica dust in mines. Compounding this cruelty is the fact that they ARE making it harder to get Black Lung Benefits. #Appalachia #Essay (Tips welcome and sorely needed)

Could really use a win

You know, innocent people don't have anything to hide in the Epstein files. Nothing makes Trump and his cronies look more guilty than all the redactions in those files. Democrat or Republican, famous or obscure, every single person in those files must be held to account. #Epstein

Oh yeah! Check out my interview with the good folks at Horror Realm about my newest novel, Sarah Corbin's Bloody Revenge, and maybe even pick yourself up a copy ;)

Just incase you want to leave a holiday tip for your favorite Appalachian wordslinger.

Really cold here tonight (be grateful if you got heat), and missing my floofy buddy.

Going to bed. Emotionally exhausted and been up all night writing. Maybe I’ll get lucky and wake up to a holiday tip. A coyote can dream can’t he?

The purpose of all those comic books, at the end of the day , is to teach you how to handle shit while telling a good story. How to turn your tears into something meaningful. Bruce Wayne, Peter Parker, or all the X-men.. So…hug your fur babies extra tonight. Give them an extra treat for me.

R.I.P Ben, I’m sorry I didn’t manage to get you another steak, buddy. I’ll try harder. I promise.

NEW: They kept saying they were gonna do it and now they've done it A group of clowns (Senators) have introduced a bill to FULLY REPEAL Section 230. No reform, no replacement, just utter destruction of all online free speech. We can't let this happen. Share & take action www.badinternetbills.com

My roommates dog, Big Ben, is dying and my heart is broken tonight. I made a deal with Ben that whenever I wrote a best seller I'd buy him a steak. When American Mystic hit #1 (briefly) we all laughed about it and he got his steak. I'll miss you, big guy. Always.

Some days, the whole 'Coyotes don't cry, they laugh' thing is harder than it looks.

Really wish I had made more in tips...*sigh*....This economy really puts the 'starving' in starving artist.

Sleepy Coyote Thought: Not going to lie, my back is against a wall and I feel like crap. I really need a stroke of good luck, but I’m not giving up or backing down. Coyotes don’t quit.

Facing a really ugly unexpected $230 bill. If you can help out, or feel like just leaving a small tip - it all helps and goes a long way.

Welp, I somehow deleted my original post, so... can y'all do me a big favor and pretend this is brand new & react with surprised excitement and give it a reskeet? My new song $5 featuring my alt-rock heroes @eve6.bsky.social is out now! New album AMAB/ACAB 9/19/25 on @getbetterrecords.bsky.social!

Remember, you can help out the Dispatches through this holiday crunch at any time directly at the Ko-fi. Your tips and support help keep me going in the darkest of times. Much love, Coyote-fam.

The Trump administration might not respect our nurses, but at the Dispatches From Appalachia sure as Hell ain't going to stop fighting. Join us as we give the rat bastard's hell for their proposed reclassification of the nursing profession. #Nurses #Education #RESIST

Since we're trying to scrape up tips for the holidays - here's some of the best of the latest Dispatches...Let's begin with the Trump administration's assault on the Appalachian hemp industry. #Appalachia #Hemp #Kentucky #WestVirginia #RESIST

Just because I saw that Mic Foley broke ties with the WWE...