The Next Write Thing

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Personal essays by Nan Tepper about life, childhood, being queer, navigating mental health, and 12-Step recovery. I'm sharing the stories I've always wanted to tell.

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About Nan Tepper

I'm a happily aging kid raised in the 1960s. I'm a writer and web and graphic designer. I live in upstate New York, and perform in local Story Slams. I have two publications, The Next Write Thing and Style Your Stack.

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