Marking myself safe from spending $1800 to see Tame Impala at the United Center tonight. I'm sure it will be a killer show... that I will watch online in a few days....

The Valkyrie didn’t come for me today. Survived to fight another day. I’m weary but still holding on to my job.

Should've spent the day writing, or organizing my submission spreadsheet, or plotting my book, or reading to improve my craft... but I just chilled. Think my brain needed a nothing day.

I have a very gritty piece up today in the inaugural issue of HAWKEYE. CW: sweary uncouth language hawkeyemag.com/stories/bitc...

some days the spreadsheets work me... and some days, I WERK THE SPREADSHEETS (cue my theme song) youtu.be/OsbDN0lAoXU?...

I have a personal piece on pregnancy loss at Nobody Thoughts today. nobodythoughts.com/issue-5/

@the-engine-idling.bsky.social — you are such a classy, writer-centric lovely publication. Thank you for this beautiful handwritten note and keepsake. This is the best rejection I’ve ever gotten! Unexpected and appreciated! (I didn’t want to spoil the front)❤️

Sobering to see the not-yet-widely-released tech that might be negatively impacting my career viability… but in good news, it’s a suite of tools not one single app…

You might live in the Midwest if you went to a Jack O’Lantern walk tonight with photo-realistic commemoration portraits carved into pumpkins…

I wrote a raw piece about my experience commuting to work… it’s foul, but it’s 100% true. Thanks to @mrbullbull.bsky.social for giving my gritty CNF a home!

Energized by an open mic with my writing group. I love to read. Love to listen. Love the vibes in a group of talented writers hyping each other up. Why aren't we doing this more often?

When you realize your morning drink has some not-so-subtle advice about your job…

New year is bringing fresh energy vibes my way. Making a list of everything I want to manifest in 5786. Top of the list-- a legit writer's retreat. Mama needs some creative space for her CNF, screenplay, and her business book.

My work friend asked if I’d help her kid with his college application essay. I don’t think my friend has actually read my CNF 🤣.

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains. Every.Single.Song.Perfect.

I never went to homecoming… but today I got to take my kiddo dress shopping for her hoco. Feel like this is a square on my mom bingo card.

…screw retirement strategy— I want a lake house. A big one.

Meeting your idols- 2 /5 stars. Do not recommend.

Poetry reader Johannah Simon would like to read more prose poems that deal with longing & desire in a fresh and unexpected way. Submit here: buff.ly/3OYTRme

Got schooled up on manga today!!!

@brklyndragon.bsky.social gives a fantastic analysis here of AI in writing. That panel experience was intense -- and I am honored to have been part of the panel with @brklyndragon.bsky.social, @jasonsanford.bsky.social, and @bradymcagent.bsky.social!!!

Up side to being my friend (as a CNF writer), I always got a funny (and true) story. Down side— sometimes it’s about you…

Not quite Hollywood…but still fun to do some voiceover work

Behold my flair!!!! #gencon2025

Wrapped up my first set of panels as part of the GenCon Writers Symposium. Met so many talented and inspiring writers on the panels and in the audience! Proud to be part of this amazing community!!! #GCWS #GCWS2025

Starting to get into GenCon mode! If you are in Indy this week- pls swing by and say hi! Here’s where to find me: thewritingtype.com/gencon-come-...

What a talented group tonight! Thanks to @francinewitte.bsky.social and the FBOMB crew for inviting me. (I’m at 27:05 — but encourage you to check out all of these amazing storytellers!)

Honored to be part of this event! What amazing stories tonight!!!

Thank you @underbellypress.bsky.social ☕️❤️

Excited to be part of this incredible issue. "I Like to Watch" was born out of @smokelong.bsky.social March Micro Madness. Thank you to @underbellypress.bsky.social for including my unhinged and intimate micro in your anniversary issue. Also deep appreciation to Lucy for your care and edits.❤️

If anyone is planning on attending GenCon to experience The Best Four Days of Gaming this year in Indy, swing on by and say hi! I am participating a series of amazing panels with some incredibly talented writers. thewritingtype.com/gencon-come-...

Indie bookstores are a source of joy. @bookends.bsky.social - I could’ve spent all day lost in this rainbow bookshelf of classics🌈

So excited to be in this upcoming issue!!! Thanks to @underbellypress.bsky.social for including my tiny piece!!!

Any @smokelong.bsky.social buddies here? Since I started A SmokeLong Summer 2025, I haven't had time to dip into socials! How is everyone doing?

Proud to be part of the @fahmidanjournal.bsky.social family. Thank you for sharing my micro🧡

a @smokelong.bsky.social reading is a masterclass in learning how to read WELL. taking notes @marioaliberto3.bsky.social !! (hi @lorifontanes.bsky.social @marilynduarte.bsky.social @lmbayley.bsky.social @quickasaflash.bsky.social @timothycgoodwin.bsky.social @johannah.bsky.social + more!)

What an incredible experience listening to (and reading) flash pieces at @smokelong.bsky.social open mic. There is so much talent in the world and it did my heart good to spend 90 minutes connecting with writers and hearing such well-written pieces.

"I have a lot to learn about setting boundaries. Clearly, I’m confused by our messaging. Confused because you are messing with my head." - Boundaries by @johannah.bsky.social Read in full: sufferer.online/boundaries

Thank you to A Suffer’s Digest for posting my achingly intimate piece, Boundaries. www.sufferer.online/boundaries

Spotlighting our special mentorship issue contributors!🧡 Read here: www.fahmidan.net/issue/fahmid...

Facilitating #IAmRemarkable sessions is an incredible source of energy for me. If you are looking for a 90-minute workshop that educates, empowers, and inspires (...and is free)-- let me know. Participants learn the value of self-promotion and self-advocacy. www.rmrkblty.org/iamremarkable

Being a part of the @fahmidanjournal.bsky.social mentorship program these last few months has been such an incredibly enriching experience. The capstone of the program was having our work collected in this special edition of the journal: www.fahmidan.net/fahmidan-ina...

April (my birthday month) is a helluva month for me! Excited to have 2 micros published today!!! First up-- thanks to @memoirmixtapes.bsky.social for giving my angsty piece a home! www.memoirmixtapes.com/features/smi...

So excited to see my micro included in this incredible collection of pieces! This is a lovely issue and I am so proud to be a part of it! Thanks @thehooghlyreview.bsky.social for including me in this amazing line-up!

Excited to be included in this amazing lineup of talented micro writers!

Really excited to have a nostalgic micro CNF about High School debate up at Bus Talk Lit! www.calameo.com/read/0078793...

Not sure the etiquette here is... but I have an angsty CNF micro up at the "other place" today through @fussub.bsky.social.

Got the best Valentine's Day present ever! I'm humbled to have won @micromancemagazine.bsky.social's The Cupid Prize (Sweet Nothings Category) for my micro meet cute. Here is a link to my 100 word story: micromancemagazine.substack.com/p/pop-pinch-...

Attended an @storyluck.bsky.social event last night. Big story energy, as we heard 8 storytellers share their funny, heartbreaking and beautiful stories. Next show is April 6– local friends—join me!!! storyluck.org/about-the-sh...

Stories are messy… I think I’m not so much writing as wrangling these days.