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Slouching Towards Black-Winged Dreams

Having always been married to the mystical, documenting my dreams is like breathing: it comes naturally. If you trawled through … More

books, Dreams, literature, Science, spirituality

The Many Figs of the Hot Lit Girl Trend

Author’s Note: This was published on my Substack back in October, but the “hot lit girl” debate has arisen once … More

essay, Literary Criticism, Op-Ed

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

My Skin is an Epilogue

art, collage, Mixed Media, Poetry

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

Let’s Play Barbie

“Poets are damned… but see with the eyes of angels.” — Allen Ginsberg I look down and see a smiling … More

Barbie, Creative Non Fiction, Eve Babitz, Poetry, writing community

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

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

Books I’ve Enjoyed Recently in Photos

The Lover by Marguerite Duras — I’ve said it once, and I will say it again. The French know how … More

books, Favourite Books, French Literature, literature, Lolita, Russian Literature

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