September has arrived, and with it, the need to slip into writing hibernation and find a quiet moment to breathe. Between drafting a brand-new novel, editing a forthcoming anthology, and preparing for upcoming releases (HOWL in November, Dollface in February, and a few short pieces here and there), my plate is full—in the best, most terrifying way. Add in the start of the fall semester—with a triple-digit roster of students waiting for me—and just general life, and it’s safe to say my calendar looks like a horror story all its own.

The truth is, the balance between teaching, editing, and writing isn’t always graceful. Some seasons it clicks, and some seasons it feels like I’m sprinting in heels while juggling knives. This one looks like it will be the latter, and that means I need to give myself permission to press pause in the places where I can. Unfortunately, that means a brief hiatus here and a general slowdown “online.”

This isn’t goodbye—just a little breather while I pour energy into the projects (and people) calling loudest right now. In the meantime:

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