My main Contrivance #playlist is fueling me today. open.spotify.com/playlist/24v...

I feel like there are tidbits in Crossover AU that capture the sheer creepiness of Lavender’s slow evolution into Malka better than my attempted sequel ever did. And I think that’s because it’s less “in your face” and more foreboding. #Dystopia archiveofourown.org/works/58923847

Been trying to go to more local events of interest lately—on Tuesday I went to Shut Up and Write, and today I’m going to a Titanic lecture, both at libraries!

Just finished reading The Smartest Kids in the World by Amanda Ripley. It’s on one of my favorite topics and by an author I like, so I’m not sure how I missed out on it for 12 years! Fascinating insights. Reminded me of a late friend who hosted exchange students and traveled the world visiting them.

#AmWriting and not just upcycling and photographing, I swear.

Coming up this week for the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths is my biweekly virtual write-in on Wednesday and our monthly social at my place on Friday. Are you a Vegas-based writer? Join us! discord.gg/pf2VteThrr

Our next Las Vegas TNG munch is tonight! fetlife.com/events/1856865

My recent New Ink Day, courtesy of Vanness’ ink sample mystery box/clearance.

I feel like I have this goal of making The Blackmail Scene a little nastier every time I rewrite it, and Crossover AU Ch. 20 is no exception. #AmWriting archiveofourown.org/works/589238...

I still need to finish this pile of books I got in Portland. And I’m currently loving The Art of Gathering (Priya Parker). But I still wake up each morning counting down the days until we get We Love You, Bunny (Mona Awad). #BookSky

The more I work on this series, the more I accept that for me it’s just another Enjoltaire AU. The self-destructive cynic meets the revolutionary idealist. And I’m okay with that. #LesMis archiveofourown.org/series/5088936

I had so much fun in Portland! I loved hanging out with friends, taking my first overnight train trip, spending five hours in Powell’s Books, seeing the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, exploring the city, and so much more. hannahthescribe.com/portland-2025/

ICYMI: My August Newsletter hannahthescribe.com/2025/09/01/n...