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Let's call it what it is. Concerns over the declining birthrate are rooted in racism.

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We Got A New Fren On Patreon!

Let’s all give a warm welcome to Guinea! Thank you for your support. You know, for me, Patreon isn’t just about the money. Don’t get me wrong. It is nice! But more than anything, I love that people want to read my work! My friends on Patreon will now be enjoying Saturday poetry, Wednesday series updates, and frequent Monday short stories, as well as sneak peaks into current projects, life…

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You Don't Need AI to Write, You Need A Swift Kick In the Ass

“For a Student Who Used AI to Write a Paper” by Joseph FasanoNow I let it fall backin the grasses.I hear you. I knowthis life is hard now.I know your days are preciouson this earth.But what are you tryingto be free of?The living? The miraculoustask of it?Love is for the ones who love the work.             I don’t know how to tell you this, but to quote that poem at you. The creative work of…

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I Do Not Dream Of Labor

Daily writing promptWhat’s your dream job?View all responses I do not dream of labor. However, if I had all the money in the world, I’d love to be a rich philanthropist who just does weird art things. I’d have a little shop downtown that was a gallery for all my friends’ art. I’d write, I’d volunteer, I’d go take classes on random things I was interested in, I’d solve world hunger and cure…

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I'm on Blue Sky Now

That’s it. That’s the post. Here’s the link.

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Our Patreon Community Grows!

We just added a new friend to the gang on Patreon! We’re so excited to welcome Rose to The Cool Kids Gang! (We’re still working on what to call ourselves.) Because of these financial contributions I’m able to do things like pass out free bookmarks at book signings, pay for my domain name on my website, find the time to write without feeling guilty because I could be using that time to be doing…

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You're Not Allowed to Write If You're Poor

At the 2024 Bookmarked I finally got brave and read something. I stood up in front of roughly 20 of my contemporaries and I read a poem about running out of groceries and eating a PB&J for lunch. You know what didn’t happen? 20 of my contemporaries didn’t stand up, point, and shout “Poor! Poor! SHUN!”             My “vanity wall” (a poster frame with literally every flyer and pamphlet I’ve ever…

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X is my Ex

This is an unhinged post to tell those of ya’ll who aren’t on Facebook, Instagram, and Patreon, that I’m not doing the Tweeters anymore. Thought it’d be harder but I feel good.

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'Tales from the Gishlan Wood' is now available on audio!

Out now! 'Tales from the Gishlan Wood' on audio!

Thanks to the hard work of Lori Olsen, Tales from the Gishlan Wood is now accessible to a broader audience! Check out Tales from the Gishlan Wood on Audible and experience the story in a brand new way! Click here for purchase information.

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Come Hang Out With Us On Patreon

I am so incredibly grateful to my Patreons. I was hesitant when I first created the account. But it’s been really great for my growth as a creative! There are people who want to, and actually do, read my work. That makes me want to create more! As someone who struggles to find the time to write, and work enough to live, I’m grateful this extra support has made me take my career as a writer…

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Fanfiction Is Real Writing

Fanfiction is real writing. As long as you’re not selling it, I don’t care what you do.             Hi, I’m Helen. Thrice published author. Purveyor of lost fruit. I don’t do much fan fiction, but I’ve had tons of people meet me, get excited, say “I write too!” and then naturally I ask “Oh, what do you write!?” Because I really do want to know! Then they get embarrassed and say “Oh well, it’s…

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What Kind of Author Do You Want to Be?

            By posing this question I don’t mean “Do you want to write fantasy or erotic-romance. You’ve got to pick one because I’m sick of this plot in my sex— Er uh! Sex in my plot! Plot!” I mean, “what kind of presence do you want to be in the greater community?” I’ve been in the book world since I was fourteen. I’ve worked with all kinds of people from all creeds, and the only ones with any…

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Books to Read Instead of Getting Drunk ;)

This is one of the exciting things I’ve been itching to announce! I was approached by Patrick of Booklisti and asked to make a list of books I enjoyed. I understood the assignment! Behold: Books To Read Instead of Getting Drunk. Go escape reality in a more productive way! Whoo! [The list] [My books on Booklisti] [Me!]

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"Why Do You Write?"

            I was at a literary arts festival in Lander Wyoming when I got the question more than once. It is one I almost never get. “Why do you write?”             “Um, uh, well I…”             I hadn’t thought about it in so long. Why do I write?             I come from a chain of small towns, also in Wyoming. Each had such a small population you had to drive to each of the locations to get…

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What I Learned from Outrunning the Night

If writing Outrunning the Night is what smoking crack feels like I understand why people smoke crack. Yes, being a panster with a serial story that needed to be updated weekly was completely mad, and intoxicating. There were many nights were I was up late the day before it was due blasting “Lose Yourself” by Eminem on repeat. There were nights I’d have to tell my friends “I’m sorry I can’t come…

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The 'War and Chess' Audiobook is Now Available

After months of hard work, the War and Chess audiobook is now available on Amazon Audible. So grateful to Lori Olsen for all of her hard work, and grateful to everyone who’s supported me in my career. I am beyond thrilled to offer War and Chess to a broader audience. Please click this link for purchase information.

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I Bit the Apple and Used AI to Write