The Lotus and Pen

Weekly musings with author related news, general publishing tidbits, and sometimes rambling reflections from one writer's life.

A place to explore the way the short story works.

A monthly newsletter where I talk about My Writing Journey from small publisher, small advance to big publisher, big advance. A light, upbeat take on the publishing industry with nuggets of writing inspiration, and hopefully a laugh or two.

Welcome to the creative collaboration of NYT bestselling novelist Evelyn Skye & creativity coach and writer Joanna Phoenix, who share heartfelt insights on storytelling, ambition, and growth. JOIN US—for kindness, curiosity, and community.

"After the ecstasy, the laundry" - Zen proverb Weekly dispatches from the intersection of Buddhism, meditation and daily life

For cat lovers and whisker watchers - tiny paws, kitten cams, foster stories, and toe beans. All kitties are rescues, and everyone gets snipped before adoption. 🐾

Join me to mark and celebrate the seasons as they change

Tarot-centered teachings & lore from the co-creator of the Spacious Tarot.

This is your home for writing inspiration, craft tips, and that email that hits your inbox RIGHT when you needed it to call you out on doomscrolling instead of diving into your manuscript. Mm-hmm, I know how it is.

A newsletter for people seeking to transform life's interruptions into creative grist

Unfiltered thoughts on creative living, neurodivergence and the view from midlife, by author & teacher Susannah Conway