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Sad Boy Meets Oprah and Elizabeth Gilbert
In which I unsuccessfully attempted to seduce a billionaire.
Sep 12, 2025
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Coming-Of-Age: Reflections on Child Narrators vs. Adult Narrators
In which I consider the ways a shift in narrative perspective can change almost everything about the way a story comes together
Jul 25, 2025
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Sad Boy Attends Author Events - Two
In which I recount my meeting with Patricia Lockwood...
May 23, 2025
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Sad Boy Attends Author Events - One
In which I consider how mental health plays a part in engaging with those around you.
May 8, 2025
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Buddy Reads with Annie B. Jones
In which I discuss my reading journey with Annie B. Jones and celebrate the upcoming release of her debut!
Apr 3, 2025
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Conjuring Momma in White Oleander
In which I consider my relationship to a book that reminded me of my mother...
Mar 25, 2025
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Sad Girl Novel as Mental Road Map
In which I discuss my current headspace and the books that capture my mood…
Mar 15, 2025
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Hunter Mclendon
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Dream Count and Problematic Faves
In which I discuss Adichie's new novel and how I've navigated reading works by people who've done bad things...
Mar 3, 2025
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