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August 2026 Hi, friends. I can't believe it's August already. I go back to work in less than two weeks, which feels like too soon and too far away all at the same time. I wrote earlier this year about …

dear readers, I'm sending a quick note to let you know that I've moved this newsletter away from substack. The good news is, nothing changes for you! I still promise not to spam you – moving forward, y…

A Malice recap, fallow periods, and waiting to bloom Hi, friends. First up: if you’re in the DMV, please come see me tomorrow night (4/30) at Old Town Books! More info here. I’m back from my third Mali…

Two chances to see me! Just popping into your inbox to let you know that I have two exciting events coming up this month: I’ll be at Malice Domestic 4/24-26 and then, on 4/30, I’ll be on a panel at the…

or, let’s use some peer pressure to keep me accountable & raise money for a good cause hi, dear hearts. I’m not going to sugar coat things. The world has felt heavy this month, and I have fel…

An upcoming event, and a hiatus ✨ Dear readers, My social media break has had its up and downs. I’ve gotten so much better about not checking my phone constantly—I check my apps maybe once every two-th…

A giveaway, and thoughts on a social media break. Hello, friends! First, I have a very exciting giveaway to share with you today! I’ve teamed up with Jess Armstrong, Kate Khavari, and Katharine Schellm…

Happy almost-August, friends. This summer has flown by! I’ve been busy writing away on something totally new and traveling—so far we’ve gone to Vermont and Montreal, Cincinnati, and Rehoboth Beach. I’m…

“So whatever that thrill is for you, find it and try to do that during your debut year as much as you can.” Hi there, friends! I’ve been a sporadic poster this summer, but I’m here with a b…

From Pat: “It took me over half a century to start a novel, but I got a lot of experience and a lot of material in those years.” I am so excited for today’s feature, fellow Guppy Pat Arneso…