Mess not sold separately

"It's not that deep" well neither are yo—

He told me to pick any hotel in London. Somehow, that makes it harder. Any favorites?

Today: 8-hour hair appointment Yesterday: 4-hour nail appointment My waist-to-hip ratio surviving the billion-course tasting menu? Timeless.

Last-minute availability this Saturday in NYC. Any ladies or gents around? 👀

London dates are confirmed for the 8th-13th. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with my dashing lovers over dinner, and I’m open to one or two introductions.

For some, I'm too much and what a shame because I'm only becoming more. Beauty is plentiful even when combined with intellect. Yet, a woman who can stand on her own, surprise you, and awaken you to yourself—she is a world, reserved for those equally rare and complex in needs.

The compliments I receive range from adorable to intimidating, intellectual to hot, strange to glamorous. And yeah, that sounds about right.

Updates: - Visiting London in early December (confirming dates soon) and possibly Houston later in that month. - Leased signed in NYC!! Move-in date delayed until January. Splitting time between DC until then. In NYC, most of November.

A signed copy of Thursday’s Child would be the best gift (and might bring me to happy tears)

I just added (Signed Copy) Thursday's Child... to my Throne Wishlist! Check it out here: throne.com/emmagraff/it... 🎁

book but make it diva

he's shy (like his mom)

Living an integrated life is essential for anyone: 1. Called to create 2. Sincere in their pursuit 3. Accepting of fallibility in evolution Creation is putting the pieces together, it’s hard to do if you’re torn yourself.

Being courted via prose is unexpectedly effective.

As a Black woman, I already have so much to navigate in this industry, and the last thing I want is to constantly watch my back in case my colleague is associated with white supremacists.

I’m broken hearted over the passing of Alice Wong. What a human. In her memory, I will be donating to the project she co-founded, Crips for eSims, which has raised over 3 million dollars so that Palestinians in Gaza can stay in contact with the world & one another. chuffed.org/project/crip...

I’m seeing people on my TL get more p*litical than ever. The hardest part isn’t professional; it’s learning that people you knew and admired don’t value human life the way you do. There’s real grief in that. I’m sorry the world isn’t what we thought it was, but now you have me.

Are we going to talk about Bill blowing the Trumpet or act like everything is normal?

I am the brand. Now, let me exist beyond the limitations of the algorithm

Conservatism is the death of imagination. Kill your curiosity to make the world bend to the banality of you.

My favorite hobby: walking past a group of men. Ignore the ones staring. Acknowledge the one who's trying not to. Eye contact. "Good morning." That sheepish look of surprise—and he gets bragging rights for the week.

Finished Frankenstein in tears. To be given the makings of god in immortality and strength, all for it to be empty without the warmth of love.

Do You Have Good Jeans? 👖 open.substack.com/pub/quitepar...

Given my distinct medley of talent, beauty, charisma, and perspective, I foresee my Substack comfortably paying my bills in about two years, at which point I will retire. This is not a threat, it is a promise.

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I have the sniffles and a tickle in my throat. Inbox, please be patient… with the patient.

On this beautiful morning in Astoria, I cast my ballot for our city and our future. I hope you will too.

Me connecting the creation story to AI to meme culture to fascism to fetishization to latency as a warning and solution for contemporary times

In the middle of booking, and they deleted their email address lol

Heavy reading

Cocooned in sheets, trying to read, but the palest whiff of his scent has my attention. What a lovely afternoon

Left my whitening strips on too long, and this has to be the closest I've come to death, followed by labor pains

I'm feeling a mix of emotions from the reactions to this piece, both publicly and privately. I'm already shifting focus to the next essay. I won't reveal the subject yet, but it’s ambitious. Can't wait to share, and thank you for the subscriptions.

They see polish & call it luck. See eloquence & call it charm. They mistake endurance for ease. What exhausts me, they call effortless. If they knew how much work it takes to look this unbothered, they’d stay asleep. Who am I When No One Is Watching? substack.com/@emmagwrites...

Good things come in twos

I dare to ask the forbidden question: Are The Feelings Mutual? A letter to the ones who keep their distance but can't look away. Read more on Substack.

Malibu’s best view

In other words, let's normalize surveillance via age verification (with unclear data retention), deepen parasocial relationships with AI, and roll this out during a disinformation and mental health crisis, all while only hitting $100B revenue with $6T in infrastructure by 2030.

What I love most about myself is my clarity and it elicits strong emotions in people. You either loathe me or love me, and I prefer that over the lukewarm middle any day.

How your email finds me:

Some people want access to the fantasy, others show up with intention, care, and consistency for the actual person. I'm grateful to be surrounded by the latter ❤️

Any recs for restaurants in London? 🇬🇧

I confided in my client about my work—by work, I mean my purpose. Years spent settling on the medium, floating between worlds, clarifying my craft & intent. The urge is ripening to a need. Terrified of failing myself, but necessity leaves no choice.

One of R&B’s most avant-garde (or avant-soul) artists. Thank you for your non-linear approach to your craft and for creating a beautiful body of work rooted in your artistic integrity. May D’Angelo rest in eternal peace 🕊️