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I read a lot and share what I learn. Spiritual seeker. Pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are so we can re-write a truer version. Host of the podcast Pulling the Thread, and author of the New York Times bestseller ON OUR BEST BEHAVIOR.
The essence of an MFA in creative writing, minus the tuition: 3 weekly sections, one post at a time.
The miniature version of #1000wordsofsummer, tenth edition: August 15-17, 2025.