Cigarette Talk is for the deep thinkers & feelers—raw, real, and unapologetic. Late-night thoughts, heavy truths, no filters. Just you, your mind, and the moment.
Istanbulite with stories to tell | Weekly columnist | Aspiring novelist. Currently crafting two projects: The Bookkeepers of Istanbul and Postcards with Poem.
A nurturing space to tend to your story and the story of the earth that holds us. What story do you want to write? What story do you want to be? How do we craft small lives well and keep hope in a challenging world?
A thoughtful newsletter for anyone who wants to live more intentionally with the seasons. Essays on gardening, sustainability, and the environment, plus weekly notes on what I'm growing in my Massachusetts garden.
We are a group of lifelong library-learners who, like Hardy's Jude, wish they'd studied at Oxford, but couldn't. Ergo, we've learned to make do with piles of books.
We blog about books, culture, Oxford, and the quest for knowledge, by hook or crook.
A monthly article series about the elements of short fiction: ideas for rocket-boosting your writing craft, reading recommendations, and other writing-related ramblings.
Unfiltered truth about our rights, democracy, and where they’re under attack. Facts you won’t hear on propaganda media. Spotlighting human rights, real stories, and practical ways to make your voice matter.
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