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The fallow fields
A short, quiet update, and recent reads.
Feb 21
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The best laid plans...
Writing stats, a short sapphic story, and plans for the coming year.
Jan 17
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Familiar Waters
A short sapphic romance between a catfish goddess and her river spirit.
Jan 7
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Nearly halfway out of the dark.
Great escapist reads, cozy traditions, and everything I'm looking forward to next year.
Dec 12, 2025
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MAGICAL: Disability in Fantasy
Many fantasy authors argue that magic must have a cost
Dec 2, 2025
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Chop wood, carry water
Quiet revolution, cyclical writing, and all the seeds I'm planting.
Nov 22, 2025
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Escape the cold in THE DEPTHS
A book review of Nicole Lesperance’s THE DEPTHS
Nov 8, 2025
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When the veil is thin
Autumnal rituals, the nearness of death, and all the things I'm enjoying lately.
Oct 18, 2025
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