Growing up as a queer kid in upstate NY, authors were my heroes. I was OBSESSED with Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series until Half Pint grew up and got married, and then I quit. In many ways, my identity was shaped by what I read, which is why the art-making of my current heroes (the mononymous three—see pic 2) is so critical to queer folk. Last night’s conversation with Garth Greenwell and Carmen Machado was one of the most moving, brilliant events I’ve ever attended. (Did anyone record it? Please say yes.) Greenwell’s “Cleanness” was released on Tuesday and the reviews are glowing. If you can attend one of his book events in person, your queer inner child-self will thank you. #cleanness #authorsofinstagram #mononymous @ggreenwell @carmenmmachado @lidiamiles
Some days, my writing process looks like this. #fromscratch #yinyang #glutenfree #pizza #cheflife #writingcommunity
YOLA: LIVE. I’m dead. That is all. @iamyolaofficial #yola #grammys
Witches gotta eat. #cauldroncurry #safetyfirst #bonfirenight @karenmisher @dathannach @tentacledbeaver @abbeyryan8
“You don’t even have to tuck in the top sheet,” my mother told me last night. “What?” “For our visit. I know how busy you are, and your mattress is so heavy...it will save you time when you make up the bed.” One day, I will write about why my mother says things like this, but per a 3 am email a few years ago, I must wait until she’s dead. (Must I?) In the meantime, these 15 brave writers told their stories. Michele Filgate’s collection of essays has been on my list for awhile now, and I was thrilled to receive this book as a holiday present. With essays from @carmenmmachado (the first one I read — actually, read to me by my wife) @cheemobile @melissafebos @kieselaymon @brandonlgtaylor @saribotton and other beloved authors. Thank you for this brave and beautiful book. I’m sorry I waited so long! @readandbreathe. #readinglist
This Folding Folder of auxetic structures from @colossal and @kellianderson was a hit during awkward holiday downtime. (Folded by @abbeyryan8) #holidayseason #familytime
