HannahTheScribe

Newsletter 11/30/25

November: where’d this big month go?

Writing wise, I set out to post ~25,000 words across Our Secrets and Our Silence and What We’ve Almost Remembered. I posted over 21,000 words for those projects, which I’m pretty happy with, especially given there’s more to come in December! I also logged over 29 hours of focused drafting time.
For December, my stretch goal is to publish both. We’ll see how it goes! Keep up with my progress on TrackBear!

I hosted one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches. Thanks to everyone who attended!
In December, I’ll be hosting one of our usual munches on the 15th, if you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area.

For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted two Discord write-ins this month, as well as our monthly social at my place. Thanks to everyone who joined us for Noveling November!
In December, I’ll be hosting two Discord write-ins on the 10th and 26th, as well as our social on the 19th. If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more.

In November, I also had a great time presenting for “FLAIR Forward”! Thank you so much to the FLAIR team and to everyone who attended!
In December, I’ll be teaching my uniforms class on 12/6 and my positions class on 12/20. See you there!

Other updates from this month:

Here are some of my favorite photos from this month.
I read some amazing books in November, including Sociopath by Patric Gagne and The Unapologetic Professional by Brianna Doe. My goal is to spend at least fifteen minutes learning/reading every day. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph!
Still thrilled to continue my work on the Leather Leadership Conference Board of Directors as our current Secretary, Communications Director, and Vending Chair. I’m so grateful to get to work with such amazing people for an organization I love! Please join us in Los Angeles in February 2026!
I got to spend so much time with family and friends this month. Most notably, my beautiful wife and I celebrated our eighth anniversary and our fifth wedding anniversary!
November gratitude: so much wonderful weather, having the best mom ever, family Cards Against Humanity games and popcorn fights, my wife figuring out how to hold my wrists so I can happy flap over the new Wicked movie without subluxing anything this time!

Thanks for everything this month; have a happy, healthy, safe, and festive December!

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Newsletter 10/31/25

October: what a month!

Writing wise, I originally set out to write for one hour per day. I updated my goal mid-month to posting 20,000 words total in October across Our Secrets and Our Silence and What We’ve Almost Remembered, to better align with my goal of publishing both before the end of the year. I stuck to this goal, posting over 21,000 words.
In November, my goal is to post ~25,000 words across those series. Keep up with my progress on TrackBear!

I hosted one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches. Thanks to everyone who attended!
In November, I’ll be hosting one of our usual munches on the 17th, if you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area.

For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted three Discord write-ins this month, as well as our monthly social at my place. Thanks to everyone who attended!
In November, I’ll be hosting two Discord write-ins on the 12th and 26th, as well as our social on the 21st. If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more.

In November, I’ll also be presenting at the virtual FLAIR Forward (11/14-11/16)! Join us!

Other updates from this month:

Here are some of my favorite photos from this month.
I read some amazing books in October, including The Power of Ritual by Casper Ter Kuile, Disney High by Ashley Spencer, and We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad. My goal is to spend at least fifteen minutes learning/reading every day. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph!
I’ve been thrilled to continue my work on the Leather Leadership Conference Board of Directors, including becoming our new Vending Chair. Please join us in Los Angeles in February 2026!
This month, I loved attending Las Vegas Book Festival and No Kings, as well as seeing Stereophonic at the Smith Center. And I’m writing this from the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths’ midnight November writing kickoff!
October gratitude: so much time with family and friends, warm cuddles from my cats, and the whole spooky season!

Thanks for everything this month; have a happy, healthy, and safe November!

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Newsletter 9/30/25

September: strange month, but lots of good stuff going on!

Writing wise, I set out to write for one hour per day (with an exception for travel days). I largely stuck to this goal, although I took the equivalent of two days off due to illness. I posted updates for Our Secrets and Our Silence (It All Became So Violent), as well as a blog post: “Autonomy in Anticipatory Service”. I posted almost 13,000 words across my projects this month.
Next month, I’m keeping my goal the same. Keep up with my progress on TrackBear!

I hosted one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches. Thanks to everyone who attended!
In October, I’ll be hosting one of our usual munches on the 20th, if you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area.

For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted two Discord write-ins this month, as well as our monthly social at my place. Thanks to everyone who attended!
In October, I’ll be hosting three Discord write-ins on the 1st, 15th, and 29th, as well as our social on the 17th. If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more.

Other updates from this month:

Here are some of my favorite photos from this month.
I read some great books in September. My favorite was The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker. My goal is to spend at least fifteen minutes learning/reading every day. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph!
I’ve been thrilled to continue my work on the Leather Leadership Conference Board of Directors. Please join us in Los Angeles in February 2026!
I also got to celebrate my wonderful wife’s birthday with her!
September gratitude: beautiful fall weather, my local libraries, and my amazing readers!

Thanks for everything this month; have a happy, healthy, safe, and spooky October!

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Newsletter 8/31/25

August: what a month!

Writing wise, I set out to write for one hour per day (with an exception for travel days). I stuck to this goal, posting updates for Our Secrets and Our Silence (It All Became So Violent) as well as launching What We’ve Almost Remembered. I posted almost 14,000 words across my projects this month.
Next month, I’m keeping my goal the same. Keep up with my progress on TrackBear!

I hosted one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches. Thanks to everyone who attended!
In September, I’ll be hosting one of our usual munches on the 15th, if you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area.

For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted two Discord write-ins this month, as well as our monthly social at my place. Thanks to everyone who attended!
In September, I’ll be hosting two Discord write-ins on the 7th and 17th, as well as our social on the 19th. If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more.

Other updates from this month:

Here are some of my favorite photos from this month.
I read some great books in August, including Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte, Stress-Free Productivity by Dr. Alice Boyes, and Outofshapeworthlessloser by Gracie Gold. My goal is to spend at least fifteen minutes learning/reading every day. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph!
I’ve been thrilled to continue my work on the Leather Leadership Conference Board of Directors, including attending our Board retreat. I cannot express my gratitude and respect for Jane, Aaron, Dina, and Mita enough. Please join us in Los Angeles in February 2026!
I also took two amazing trips to San Francisco and to Portland. I got to see friends and family, take my first big train trip, spend a day boating and floating on Lake Sonoma, spend five hours in Powell’s Books, see the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, and so much more.
More August gratitude: laughing with friends and making new ones, great travel experiences, my oral surgery going well.

Thanks for everything this month; have a happy, healthy, and safe September!

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Newsletter 7/31/25

July: where’d it go?

Writing wise, I set out to write for forty-five minutes per day. I largely stuck to this goal, posting updates for Our Secrets and Our Silence (It All Became So Violent). I posted over 11,000 words, with lots more in the works!
Next month, except for travel days, I’m kicking my writing goal up to one hour per day. Keep up with my progress on TrackBear!

I hosted one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches.
My wife also organized another unofficial all you can play TNG laser tag night! Thanks to her and to everyone who attended our events this month.
In July, I’ll be hosting one of our usual munches on the 18th, if you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area.

For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted two Discord write-ins this month, as well as our monthly social at my place. Thanks to everyone who attended!
Next month, I’ll be hosting two Discord write-ins on the 7th and 20th, as well as our social on the 15th. If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more!

In July, I also loved helping my wife vend at the Cathedral’s Flea Market Fundraiser, and speaking on a virtual panel for MAsT: Marietta Women.

Other updates from this month:

Here are some of my favorite photos from this month.
I read some great books in July, including The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch by Alison Arngrim, and The Survivor Wants To Die At The End by Adam Silvera. My goal is to spend at least fifteen minutes learning/reading every day. I’ve also been working on HarvardX’s “Building Personal Resilience” course. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph!
I’ve been thrilled to continue my work on the Leather Leadership Conference Board of Directors. Remember to get your ticket and book your room!
July gratitude: good times spent on the patio, scenic drives, my amazing therapist.

Thanks for everything this month; have a happy, healthy, and safe August!

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Newsletter 6/30/25

June: what a month!

Writing wise, I set out to write for forty-five minutes per day. I largely stuck to this goal, although I took the equivalent of three days off to switch gears back after a deep dive into finishing What We’ve Almost Forgotten.
In total, I posted over 17,000 words across my projects, also including updates for Our Secrets and Our Silence (It All Became So Violent).
Next month, I’ll stick with forty-five minutes per day. Keep up with my progress on TrackBear!

I hosted one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches.
My wife also organized another unofficial all you can play TNG laser tag night! Thanks to her and to everyone who attended our events this month!
In July, I’ll be hosting one of our usual munches on the 21st, if you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area.

For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted two Discord write-ins this month, as well as our monthly social at my place. Thanks to everyone who attended!
Next month, I’ll be hosting two Discord write-ins on the 9th and 23rd, as well as our social on the 18th. If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more!

In June, I loved doing some informal teaching/demo’ing and helping out at the Rainbow’s Edge Pride Party.
In July, you can catch me helping my wife vend at the Cathedral’s Flea Market Fundraiser on July 5th. I’ll also be on a panel for MAsT: Marietta Women virtually on July 26th. Join us!

Other updates from this month:

Here are some of my favorite photos from this month.
I read some great books in June, including Break The Internet by Olivia Yallop and Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (be still, Teenage Hannah’s heart). My goal is to spend at least fifteen minutes learning/reading every day. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph!
I’ve been thrilled to continue my work on the Leather Leadership Conference Board of Directors. Remember to get your ticket and book your room; also, our presenter application and our scholarship application are currently open!
June gratitude: family and friends (always), pools, sunshine, and ice cream!

Thanks for everything this month; have a happy, healthy, and safe July!

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Newsletter 5/31/25

May: what a busy month!

Writing wise, I stuck to my goal of writing for forty-five minutes per day (with the exception of some holidays/travel days), and posted over 8,000 words across my projects, including updates for Our Secrets and Our Silence (It All Became So Violent).
Next month, I’ll stick with forty-five minutes per day, with a possible stretch goal of one hour per day. Keep up with my progress on TrackBear!

I hosted one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches.
My wife also organized an unofficial all you can play TNG laser tag night! Thanks to her to and to everyone who attended our events this month!
In June, I’ll be hosting one of our usual munches on the sixteenth, if you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area.

For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted two Discord write-ins this month, as well as our monthly social at my place. Thanks to everyone who attended!
Next month, I’ll be hosting two Discord write-ins on the 11th and 25th, as well as our social on the 20th. If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more!

Other updates from this month:

Here are some of my favorite photos from this month.
I read some great books this month, including Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo and The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff. My goal is to spend at least fifteen minutes learning/reading every day. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph!
I’ve been thrilled to continue my work for the Leather Leadership Conference Board of Directors. I’m honored to be the 2025-2026 Secretary and Communications Chair, and now to serve on the Programming Committee.
In May, I also did lots of other fun things like spending time with friends, seeing family for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day… and sneaking in three days of solo park hopping at the happiest place on earth. (See the photos link for my trip photo diary!)

Thanks for everything this month; have a happy, healthy, and safe June!

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Newsletter 4/30/25

April: a great month!

Writing wise, I stuck to my goal of writing for forty-five minutes per day, and posted over 15,000 words across my projects, including updates for Our Secrets and Our Silence (It All Became So Violent), “Life According to Detective Hounds“, and “Today’s Morning Ritual (Reality in M/s)“. Please let me know what you think in the comments sections of those works (and thank you to everyone who already has)!
Next month, I’ll stick with forty-five minutes per day, with a possible stretch goal of one hour per day. Keep up with my progress on TrackBear!

This month, I spoke on “The Ups & Downs of Service in a 24/7 M/s Dynamic” virtually with Joshua Tenpenny for M/s 301. Thank you so much to everyone who made this event happen, and everyone who joined us!

We had one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches. Thanks to everyone who attended!
In May, I’ll be hosting one of our usual munches on the nineteenth, if you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area.

For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted three Discord write-ins this month, as well as our first monthly social at my place. Thanks to everyone who attended!
Next month, I’ll be hosting two Discord write-ins on the fourteenth and twenty-eighth, as well as our social on the sixteenth. If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more!

Other updates from this month:

Here are some of my favorite photos from this month.
I read some great books this month, but overall I’ve been obsessed with the full Arc of a Scythe by Neal Shusterman. My goal is to spend at least fifteen minutes learning/reading every day. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph!
I’ve been thrilled to jump in to my work for the Leather Leadership Conference Board of Directors. I’m honored to be the 2025-2026 Secretary and Communications Chair.
In April, I also went to some awesome events and spent some great time with family and friends. I even did my first escape room!

Thanks for everything this month; have a happy, healthy, and safe May!

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Newsletter 3/31/25

March: what a big month!

Writing wise, I set out to stick with my new goal of writing for one hour per day. Due to a lot of other exciting things going on, I changed my goal midmonth back to my usual forty-five minutes per day (minus a few travel days). I basically stuck to that, and posted over 14,000 words across my projects, including Act I of a three-part novelette, “What We’ve Almost Forgotten” and updates for Our Secrets and Our Silence (It All Became So Violent). Please let me know what you think in the comments sections of those works (and thank you to everyone who already has)!
Next month, I’ll stick with forty-five minutes per day. Keep up with my progress on TrackBear!

This month, I returned to the Leather Leadership Conference for my third year as a presenter, this time to Level Up in Los Angeles, CA. I taught “Creating Sensory Friendly Events” and “The Literal Servant Leader”, read my story “The Night That Clara Just Wanted to Sleep” at the Community Showcase while two incredible improv volunteers brought the house down, and was beyond honored to become the newest member of the Board of Directors of the LLC! Thank you to everyone who made this weekend so awesome. Here’s my photo diary from the conference.
This month, I was also incredibly honored to win a House Exeter 2024 Community Education/Top 5 Class Award for “Productivity for Service”. Thank you so much to all of the wonderful people involved!
Next month, I’ll be teaching “The Ups & Downs of Service in a 24/7 M/s Dynamic” virtually with Joshua Tenpenny for M/s 301 on 4/27. Join us!

We had one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches. Thanks to everyone who attended!
In April, I’ll be hosting one of our usual munches on the twenty-first, if you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area.

For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted two Discord write-ins this month. Thanks to everyone who attended!
Next month, I’ll be hosting two more Discord write-ins on the 2nd and sixteenth. I’m also going to start hosting a new monthly social, in person at my place on the third Friday evening of each month, starting April 18th. If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more here.

Other updates from this month:

Here are some of my other favorite photos from this month.
I read so many amazing books this month. Shoutout to Scythe by Neal Shusterman, How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey, Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green, Building a Non-Anxious Life by John Delony, and Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune. My goal is to spend at least fifteen minutes learning/reading every day. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph!
In March, I also went to some awesome events and spent some great time with family and friends.

Thanks for everything this month; have a happy, healthy, and safe April!

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Newsletter 2/28/25

February: what a great month!

Writing wise, I set out to take the first week of February off from my usual forty-five minutes per day goal to put the finishing touches on, type up, edit, format, and post more works I drafted in January, then up my goal to writing for one hour per day for the rest of February (so it was like I wrote forty-five minutes per day for the whole month). I stuck to this and also worked out a new system to keep that backlog from happening!
I posted about 18,000 words across my projects, including “It’s Just a Drill” on The Schizophrenia Diaries, Chapters 6 and 7 of Our Secrets and Our Silence (It All Became So Violent), Chapter 20 of To Be a Deviser, and a new standalone short story, “All We’ve Ever Been Is Us“.
Next month, I’m sticking with my new one hour of writing per day goal. Keep up with my progress on TrackBear!

I added a new “elective” to my on-demand class content this month, The Zodiac Tarot Spread.
Next month, I’ll be back for my third year presenting at the Leather Leadership Conference. This year’s theme is Level Up, and it’s happening March 14th-16th, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA. Join me for “Creating Sensory Friendly Events” and “The Literal Servant Leader”!

We had one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches. Thanks to everyone who attended!
In March, I’ll be hosting one of our usual munches on the 17th, if you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area.

For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted two Discord write-ins this month. Thanks to everyone who attended!
Next month, I’ll be hosting two more Discord write-ins on the 5th and 19th. If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more here.

Other updates from this month:

Here are some of my favorite photos from this month.
This month, my best read was The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph!
In February, I went to some great events and had an amazing Valentine’s Day with my lovely wife.

Thanks for everything this month; have a happy, healthy, and safe March!

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