on writing, tea, and other miscellany

Status Update 2024: Behind The Curtain
Hey there, I still exist, and I’m still writing! This blog has been inactive due to other life priorities, and I have no publication-related news for similar reasons. However, I’ve continued to work on my fantasy novel projects when I can, and I will have more free time in the near future to refocus on…
Webcomic Rec: Aurora by Red
I’ve been meaning to make this recommendation for ages, but if you haven’t heard of the comic Aurora (comicaurora.com), it’s my most recent obsession and one of my most favorite webcomics of all time. Aurora is a webcomic in progress, begun in 2019 and built up consistently for years. It’s written by Red, who’s better…
Book Rambles: Crip Up the Kitchen by Jules Sherred
This book convinced me to get an Instant Pot. Okay, backing up. If you’re unfamiliar with Crip Up the Kitchen by Jules Sherred, it’s a cookbook written specifically to make the kitchen more accessible for disabled cooks. Jules Sherred discusses his motivations and process for publishing the book on an excellent Queries, Qualms, and Quirks…