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Category: Fiction

Talk, Talk, Talk: Deconstructing the Criticism of Self-Promotion

Over the last few months, there have been many tweets from various writers who seem dismayed by having to promote … More

Fiction, Op Ed, Poetry, writing community

In My Influencer Era…

I have been unhappy with my Instagram for a while now, and I follow quite a few book bloggers on … More

books, Bookstagram, Influencer, Instagram

The Scribe and Slate

After ‘The Moon Under Water’ by George Orwell My favourite bookshop, The Scribe and Slate, floats on a large river. … More

#GeorgeOrwell #NonFiction #Books #Essay

Cutting Corners: Cody Sexton

Cutting Corners is my new interview series, and my first guest is Cody Sexton of Anxiety Press. He is the … More

Fiction, interview, Poetry, publishing, writing

Twenty Questions: Monica Drake

Monica Drake, a renowned writer and former college professor, now teaches private writing workshops in her hometown of Portland, Oregon. … More

Cheryl Strayed, Chuck Palahnuik, interview, Lidia Yuknavich, Monica Drake, Portland, Suzy Vitello

The Maple Moon Newsletter

Are you interested in garish opinions? Do you like to read about Literature? Are you interested in the history of … More

Newsletter, Substack, writer

Slack-Jawed

CW: Suicide When you try, they immortalise the experience in a highly realistic painting. I saw a poster for the … More

art, Fiction, Frida Kahlo, haibun, mental illness, Poetry

Emphysema Gone Wild

Under the quiet cloak of dawn, the local drunk steps on a soapbox at the park. He gathers every waif … More

Fiction, flash fiction

The Maple Moon: My Food Writing Substack

Anyone who knows me knows I love food. It’s an inside joke between us all. I primarily write Poetry and … More

Food Writer, Food writing, Literary Food, Recipes, writing

On Losing Hope and Those Who Lack Empathy

Ever since I can remember, I have had grand plans. I come from an ambitious family, so rising the ladder … More

depression, essay, Hopeless, thoughts, writer, writing community

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