You’ll have fun with this one… #writingprompts #janeausten #dirtywritingsecrets
Oh, the places you’ll go with this one, kittens: Jane Austen, on acid. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes. That’s enough. Then add a
You’ll have fun with this one… #writingprompts #janeausten #dirtywritingsecrets
Oh, the places you’ll go with this one, kittens: Jane Austen, on acid. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes. That’s enough. Then add a
The Anodyne Necklace by Martha Grimes #minibookreview #murdermysteries
Martha Grimes’ Richard Jury mysteries are among my go-to reads when I need to soothe myself with excellent writing, characters drawn to life, and believable plots. This has been the latest one I’ve revisited, but it’s been so long, I
The Anodyne Necklace by Martha Grimes #minibookreview #murdermysteries
Martha Grimes’ Richard Jury mysteries are among my go-to reads when I need to soothe myself with excellent writing, characters drawn to life, and believable plots. This has been the latest one I’ve revisited, but it’s been so long, I
This week’s writing prompt is the worst thing you can ever hear, or say to someone… #writingprompts #dirtywritingsecrets
Happy Monday, kittens. Now, let’s go dark: “I can’t forgive that.” The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes. That’s enough. Then add a minute or
This week’s writing prompt is the worst thing you can ever hear, or say to someone… #writingprompts #dirtywritingsecrets
Happy Monday, kittens. Now, let’s go dark: “I can’t forgive that.” The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes. That’s enough. Then add a minute or
Little Book of Feminist Saints by Julia Pierpoint illustrated by Manjit Thapp #allsaintsday #minibookreview
Today is All Saints Day in the Catholic religion, and I’m observing it by reading Julia Pierpoint’s Little Book of Feminist Saints, with gorgeous illustrations by Manjit Thapp. The collection includes obvious choices, such as my beloved Frida Kahlo: The reason
Little Book of Feminist Saints by Julia Pierpoint illustrated by Manjit Thapp #allsaintsday #minibookreview
Today is All Saints Day in the Catholic religion, and I’m observing it by reading Julia Pierpoint’s Little Book of Feminist Saints, with gorgeous illustrations by Manjit Thapp. The collection includes obvious choices, such as my beloved Frida Kahlo: The reason
Douglas Copeland wants to know why you don’t dress like this every day #halloween #quote #flyyourfreakflag
Happy Halloween, everyone! Are you dressing up? What are you wearing? Would you wear it yesterday… or tomorrow? Douglas Copeland thinks you should: I think if human beings had genuine courage, they’d wear their costumes every day of the year,
Douglas Copeland wants to know why you don’t dress like this every day #halloween #quote #flyyourfreakflag
Happy Halloween, everyone! Are you dressing up? What are you wearing? Would you wear it yesterday… or tomorrow? Douglas Copeland thinks you should: I think if human beings had genuine courage, they’d wear their costumes every day of the year,
He would not touch her #writingprompt #amwriting #dirtywritingsecrets
No foreplay today, just go: He would not touch her. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes. That’s enough. Then add a minute or two
He would not touch her #writingprompt #amwriting #dirtywritingsecrets
No foreplay today, just go: He would not touch her. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes. That’s enough. Then add a minute or two
I’m Afraid of Men by VIVEK SHRAYA #minibookreview
I’ve been meaning to read Vivek Shraya’s I’m Afraid of Men ever since the book came out in 2018. I almost met Shraya when she was named one of Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2017 (almost, because there
I’m Afraid of Men by VIVEK SHRAYA #minibookreview
I’ve been meaning to read Vivek Shraya’s I’m Afraid of Men ever since the book came out in 2018. I almost met Shraya when she was named one of Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2017 (almost, because there
Aldous Huxley on why comfort and happiness are not enough #iwantsin #quote #whosaidthat
Everyone once in a while, when someone tells me, “I just want to be happy,” I start quoting Aldous Huxley at them… But I don’t want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom,
Aldous Huxley on why comfort and happiness are not enough #iwantsin #quote #whosaidthat
Everyone once in a while, when someone tells me, “I just want to be happy,” I start quoting Aldous Huxley at them… But I don’t want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom,
Today’s writing prompt is an answer to a question asked off-page #writingprompts #amwriting #dirtywritingsecrets
Ready? The question is asked off-page. You begin with the answer: “Hard.” Who said it? What was the question? Do you need to reveal any of it to the reader? Go. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to
Today’s writing prompt is an answer to a question asked off-page #writingprompts #amwriting #dirtywritingsecrets
Ready? The question is asked off-page. You begin with the answer: “Hard.” Who said it? What was the question? Do you need to reveal any of it to the reader? Go. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to
The Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea #bookreview #tarot
Today I want to introduce you to Michelle Tea, an American author, poet, and literary arts organizer whose (primarily) “autobiographical works explore queer culture, feminism, race, class, prostitution, and other topics.” (I quoth Wikipedia because I am lazy busy today.)
The Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea #bookreview #tarot
Today I want to introduce you to Michelle Tea, an American author, poet, and literary arts organizer whose (primarily) “autobiographical works explore queer culture, feminism, race, class, prostitution, and other topics.” (I quoth Wikipedia because I am lazy busy today.)
Colette (not me, the “real” one) on eye contact #quote #whosaidthat
Today, a moment with Colette… Not me. That Colette, the famous French author whom I honour in my pen name. When she raises her eyelids, it’s as if she were taking off all her clothes. ― Colette I think this
Colette (not me, the “real” one) on eye contact #quote #whosaidthat
Today, a moment with Colette… Not me. That Colette, the famous French author whom I honour in my pen name. When she raises her eyelids, it’s as if she were taking off all her clothes. ― Colette I think this
Cherry Pie Cure: because a good pie CAN cure a broken heart and you know it
Ok, first of all, I gotta tell you… Actually, you know what? I won’t. Tell you. Because although I could say much about Cherry Pie Cure–how I wrote it (it was insane)–how and why it was nominated for the IBA
Cherry Pie Cure: because a good pie CAN cure a broken heart and you know it
Ok, first of all, I gotta tell you… Actually, you know what? I won’t. Tell you. Because although I could say much about Cherry Pie Cure–how I wrote it (it was insane)–how and why it was nominated for the IBA
Gratitude #canadianthanksgiving #thanksgiving #gratitude
Today is Canadian Thanksgiving. (BTW, if you’re writing with me on Mondays–today’s writing prompt is “What are you doing to do with all that fruit?” And I am grateful to be alive. And fed, and housed, and clothed, and secured.
Gratitude #canadianthanksgiving #thanksgiving #gratitude
Today is Canadian Thanksgiving. (BTW, if you’re writing with me on Mondays–today’s writing prompt is “What are you doing to do with all that fruit?” And I am grateful to be alive. And fed, and housed, and clothed, and secured.
How to Avoid Making Art: a cartoon lecture from Julia Cameron #minibookreview
I spent a night last week with Julia Cameron. Like, really. In person. We’re besties. Ok, there were hundreds of other people there. But we were in the same room. And we totally made eye-contact. (She was in Edmonton on
How to Avoid Making Art: a cartoon lecture from Julia Cameron #minibookreview
I spent a night last week with Julia Cameron. Like, really. In person. We’re besties. Ok, there were hundreds of other people there. But we were in the same room. And we totally made eye-contact. (She was in Edmonton on
Ariana Reines on bad writing #quote #writing #whosaidthat #ownyourflaws
Do you know Ariana Reines? I want to say something about bad writing. I’m proud of my bad writing. Everyone is so intelligent lately, and stylish. Fucking great. I am proud of Philip Guston’s bad painting, I am proud of
Ariana Reines on bad writing #quote #writing #whosaidthat #ownyourflaws
Do you know Ariana Reines? I want to say something about bad writing. I’m proud of my bad writing. Everyone is so intelligent lately, and stylish. Fucking great. I am proud of Philip Guston’s bad painting, I am proud of
Screw Chocolate–“Who’s Chocolate?” “Really, Zellie? You went there?”–how a legend was born
So there we were, a dozen or so queer writers dreading the onset of Valentine’s Day for various reasons, and I said, you know what we should do? Write about it. And we did it. We released out first collection
Screw Chocolate–“Who’s Chocolate?” “Really, Zellie? You went there?”–how a legend was born
So there we were, a dozen or so queer writers dreading the onset of Valentine’s Day for various reasons, and I said, you know what we should do? Write about it. And we did it. We released out first collection
A kiss. It was just a kiss #writingprompts #amwritingromance #dirtywritingsecrets
Ready? Pen, paper, notebook (fingers, keys, laptop), and… go: A kiss. It was just a kiss. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes. That’s enough.
A kiss. It was just a kiss #writingprompts #amwritingromance #dirtywritingsecrets
Ready? Pen, paper, notebook (fingers, keys, laptop), and… go: A kiss. It was just a kiss. The Rules: Beginners: Set a timer for five to 15 minutes. If you’re just beginning a writing practice, write for five minutes. That’s enough.
Elif Shafak’s BLACK MILK: On Writing, Motherhood, and the Harem Within #bookreview #motherhood #artisttoartist
Sometimes, I wish I listened to people. In 2011, when Elif Shafak’s Black Milk:On Writing, Motherhood, and the Harem Within first came out, someone urged to to read it so forcefully and vehemently that I, um, well, didn’t. Because I’m
Elif Shafak’s BLACK MILK: On Writing, Motherhood, and the Harem Within #bookreview #motherhood #artisttoartist
Sometimes, I wish I listened to people. In 2011, when Elif Shafak’s Black Milk:On Writing, Motherhood, and the Harem Within first came out, someone urged to to read it so forcefully and vehemently that I, um, well, didn’t. Because I’m
Ursula K. Le Guin on subversive speech #quote #whosaidthat #curlmytoes
How much do I love Ursula K. Le Guin, let me count the ways… I know that many men and even women are afraid and angry when women do speak, because in this barbaric society, when women speak truly, they speak subversively–they can’t help it: if you’re underneath, if you’re kept down, you break out, you subvert. We are volcanoes. When we
Ursula K. Le Guin on subversive speech #quote #whosaidthat #curlmytoes
How much do I love Ursula K. Le Guin, let me count the ways… I know that many men and even women are afraid and angry when women do speak, because in this barbaric society, when women speak truly, they speak subversively–they can’t help it: if you’re underneath, if you’re kept down, you break out, you subvert. We are volcanoes. When we
Consequences (of defensive adultery) was probably not a good idea for a title… but this is still my favourite book
If you read Rough Draft Confessions, you’ll know that the original title for Consequences was Methadone (long story which I will never, ever share) (well maybe) (one day), which was a terrible title, and then my second title was Defensive
Consequences (of defensive adultery) was probably not a good idea for a title… but this is still my favourite book
If you read Rough Draft Confessions, you’ll know that the original title for Consequences was Methadone (long story which I will never, ever share) (well maybe) (one day), which was a terrible title, and then my second title was Defensive
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