Follow the Journey
I'm Maggie, and I'm embarking on a year of MFA-style deep writing immersion. Ride along on my journey through some of the world's best literature, craft books, and caffeine-fueled word count quotas.
It's only an adventure if you start!
Mile Marker #31: Two Weeks To Go!
In which: Maggie gets a little weepy over their family but is ultimately just so, so ready.
Mile Marker #30: Pride, Travel, and Losing Battles With Fences
In which: A slightly injured, mildly chagrined, and extremely happy Maggie shares their adventures and insights from a wild Pride weekend in New York.
Big News: HORROR OVER THE HANDLEBARS is Out on Amazon!!
In which: Maggie gets (understandably) far too excited about their first in-print anthology… and throws some (friendly) shade at Stephen King. ;-)
Mile Marker #29: Just 10 Little Things That Make Me Happy
In which: Maggie keeps things simple for the night. <3
Big News: “Carrion Birds” Published in Trace Fossils Review!
In which: Maggie announces their first publication, “Carrion Birds,” a new short story in the literary magazine Trace Fossils Review!
Mile Marker #28: Feed You, Clothe You, Put a Roof Over Your Head
In which: Maggie mostly complains about being tired (what’s new, huh?) but also shares an epiphany about their main work-in-progress.
Mile Marker #27: 3 Short Story Placements in 2 Months and Some Upcoming Site Updates!
In which: Maggie finally stops vagueposting about the publishing industry and nerds out about planned site updates on the way.
Mile Marker #26: The Good, the Bad, and the Pandemic-ish, Apocalypse-ish Boreal Disaster
In which: Maggie writing industry vagueposts into oblivion from the comfort of a king-sized bed in California.
DESTINATION: FAIRBANKS, ALASKA!!!
In which: Maggie freaks out about getting into the University of Alaska, Fairbanks (and second-guesses whether that stock photo is actually a picture of Alaska).
Mile Marker #25: Losses Are Still Wins!
In which: Maggie celebrates not actually winning anything and gets really giddy about their writing career. <3 <3 <3
Mile Marker #24: On Hold Notices and 10K
In which: Maggie delights in the massive win of their first-ever hold notice from a real-life literary magazine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mile Marker #23: On Project Swaps and Magic Twisty Worms
In which: Maggie discovers the word “Squirmle” and laughs for about ten hours.
Rest Stop: A Look at 2024!
In which: Maggie provides a quick breakdown of their 2024 goals while trying not to nod off at their computer.
Maggie’s Top 10 Books of 2023
In which: Maggie refuses to stop calling Fourth Wing “the horny dragon book.”
The Beast is Slain!!!
In which: Maggie tries to do math but is so tired they kind of ramble in about fifteen thousand different directions.
Mile Marker #22: All Right… Let’s… Do This One… Last… Time… (For Real? I Hope?)
In which: Maggie’s journey never ends cuz they can’t shut up sometimes. (But it’s all good — this marathon is FUN!!!)
Mile Marker #21: All Right, Let’s Do This One Last Time…
In which: Maggie kicks off the last marathon of this year-long project.
Mile Marker #20: Refueling & 75K!
In which: Maggie talks about swords and nearly falls asleep at the keyboard.
Mile Marker #19: VIOLENT OPTIMISM
In which: Maggie makes life make sense through AGGRESSIVE POSITIVITY.
Mile Marker #18: Travel, Moving, and (Always) Money
In which: Maggie complains but is also kind of hopeful? #conundrums