The Pleasant Side of Loneliness

The Pleasant Side of Loneliness

About the Substack

I create words and art about cancer, grief, rage, love, and longing. Poetry, prose, essays, short stories, visual expressions. A mix of the personal and the abstract. Quite emotional, often forlorn. I’m a child of The Virgin Suicides.

Free Subscription Benefits

• Weekly public posts — Plus occasional audio readings

Paid Subcription Benefits

• Exclusive posts and audio — New words, art, and voice notes just for subscribers.
• Subscriber-only AMA thread — Ask me anything about the work, the inspiration, or the process
• Monthly editing sessions — Submit short pieces for personal feedback, once a month

Paid Subscription Plans

• $5 a month
• $50 a year

About Annamaria Scaccia

Poet. Essayist. Artist. Existentialist. Double cancer survivor. One-kidney bodybuilder. A collection of labels and experiences. I create words and art about grief, rage, love, and longing.