As some of you may know, this year I launched a monthly newsletter dedicated to writing craft insights and publishing industry hot takes, which I lovingly refer to as my Apocrypha. It’s where I capture all of my best practices as an author and try to sort through all the good advice I’ve been given through the years.

First of all, I wanted to tell you that my new essay about writing with radical freaky authenticity, being horny on main as shadow work, the spiritual practice of memento mori, and also, somehow, Drag Race – is now live.

I also wanted to tell you that there are not one but seven juicy essays available in the backlist all for the low price of seven dollars, should you desire access to The Hidden Teachings, which include essays on writing a standout sex scene, crafting a winning query letter, the master guide to fast drafting, burning through writer’s block, writing to trend, minimalist revising, and, of course, writing to match your own freak. You can sign up for one-time access to monthly emails, grab a yearly subscription for all the goodness to come next year, or gift a subscription to a literary friend.

Support via substack helps to power my career as a working author, and also helps me continue to bring you monthly downloads of everything I’m learning in this rollercoaster of an industry.

To everyone who has already subscribed (to either the Apocrypha or my free what I’m writing and reading newsletter, The Epistle), thanks so much for being on this journey with me this year! I’m grateful for each and every one of you.