Spoiler: You won’t find money on this list. — In 1946, a collection of writers released an article in the London quarterly journal The Gangrel, which included an essay by George Orwell, explaining why he writes. 1/ Egoism.

No plays. No cap. — “What in the hell were you thinking putting that article out there?” “It seemed to get a lot of reads overnight.” “Yeah that’s because it went viral you moron.” “Isn’t that a good thing?” “It depends.” “On what?” “On whether you are perceived as a good person from said viral…

Dedicated to Pamela “Pixie” Smith — illustrator of the universally recognized Rider-Waite Tarot, mystic, and advocate for women’s suffrage. — After 56 days of illustrating, the First Edition of Smith’s Tarot is complete. I promised I would have this deck done and posted by my daughter’s birthday, which is today. It’s been a long journey. I had little to no experience with illustration coming into this. I’ve learned a lot…

And shall remain this way until its maker renders her conscious. —

All books and articles I have contributed are now free to read and accessible regardless of your membership status. — This one marks the 300th article I have written since December 2021. I have earned a total of 120 some-odd dollars, and got throttled and shadow-banned, harassed and trolled by folks, had some good old fashioned literary fun, and all of this pales in comparison to the good-hearted individuals that…

Progress being made through Cardano’s Catalyst Fund8. — Staying at home is a noble profession in 2022. Even more noble is a mobile office. There’s something to be said about working on a farmstead for a few months per year and spending the rest lounging on a beach overlooking the Caribbean. One like the beach you see above…

Fiction writing says… — Look at this cute squirrel. Take this all in. The view, the peace, the tranquility. “This is not tranquil. I’m actually freezing my balls off. That’s why my legs are held close together. Not because I want to pose or look cute for you.” “I wish you to be my…