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Newsletter 4/30/26

April: interesting month!

  • Writing wise, I set out to log about forty minutes of focused drafting time per day, minus travel days. I stuck to this goal except for taking three hours off at the end of the month to focus on getting Bloodsick Girls (chapters 1-3) all posted (typing, editing, formatting, AO3 setup, etc.)! I’m so excited to be working on something new. I also posted What Comes After the Tower and What I’ve Almost Become (parts of the What We’ve Almost Forgotten series), as well as an essay: Fawning vs. Submission, for a total of almost 20,000 words this month.
  • In May, my goal is to log about forty-five minutes of focused drafting time per day, minus travel days. I might edit this goal once I get my election worker schedule for early voting, so I can prioritize my hours at the polls. You can always keep up with my progress on TrackBear! Please feel free to poke me about my progress throughout the month.
  • And if you haven’t heard: I’m currently actively seeking writing partners! Check here for details.
  • Teaching wise, in April, I returned (virtually) to Wicked Grounds for my positions class. Thank you to everyone who attended, and the Wicked Grounds team as always!
  • In May, you can catch me teaching my Contract Systems class for the Portland Leather Alliance! Get all the details here.
  • We had one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches, thanks to a wonderful returning guest host! Thank you to everyone who attended.
  • In May, we’ll have another munch on the 18th, also by a guest host! If you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area, join us.
  • For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted two Discord write-ins this month. Thanks to everyone who attended! (My third write-in for this month was cancelled due to heading to the ER instead—but all is well!)
  • In May, I’ll be hosting one Discord write-in on the thirteenth. (My other usual slot is also pending my early voting schedule.) If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more.
  • We’re super officially gearing up for the 2027 Leather Leadership Conference. Come Lead With Hope with us in Portland, February 26th-28th, 2027! Now is the time to get your early bird tickets. I’m honored to be the 2026-2027 LLC returning Board Secretary, Communications Director, and new Community Engagement Chair.
  • FLAIR Forbidden is happening November 20th-22nd. I’ve been at work with the FLAIR team on Operations and Marketing! Join us for a virtual conference all about celebrating women+ in authority and those who love them. And yes, FLAIR’s early bird registration is also now live!

Other updates from this month:

  • Here are some of my favorite photos from this month. 
  • In April, I really enjoyed Intentional by Chris Bailey and Looking Up by Matthew Cappucci. My goal is to spend at least thirty minutes learning/reading every day. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph! And please drop any recommendations for me in the comments.
  • And yes, I did go back to Disneyland, this time for a day trip with friends! I went to some other amazing events this month as well.
  • April gratitude: baths, pancakes, so many great events, and the good folx at the ER!

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

Newsletter 3/31/26

March: so much fun!

  • Writing wise, March was a slow month for me. I think I’m rested up, though, and excited about my next big project! Meanwhile, I’ve been making some edits on both AO3 and Amazon.
  • In April, my goal is to log about forty minutes of focused drafting time per day, minus travel days. You can always keep up with my progress on TrackBear! Please feel free to poke me about my progress throughout the month.
  • On April 26th, I (virtually) return to Wicked Grounds with my positions class! Find out more here.
  • We had one Las Vegas TNG (The Next Generation) event this month: one of our usual munches, thanks to a wonderful new guest host! Thank you to everyone who attended.
  • In April, we’ll have another munch on the 20th by our January/February guest host! If you happen to be 18-35 and local to the Vegas area, join us.
  • For the Neon Cactus Wordsmiths, I hosted two Discord write-in this month. Thanks to everyone who attended! 
  • In April, I’ll be hosting three Discord write-ins on 1st, the 15th, and the 29th. If you happen to be a Las Vegas based writer, join us for those and more.
  • We’re now gearing up for the 2027 Leather Leadership Conference. Come Lead With Hope with us in Portland, February 26th-28th, 2027! It might sound far away, but now is the perfect time to get your early bird tickets to save money and prevent last minute stress (for you, and for us on the LLC Board).
  • FLAIR Forbidden is officially happening November 20th-22nd. I’ve joined the FLAIR team to help out with Operations and Marketing! Join us for a virtual conference all about celebrating women+ in authority and those who love them.

Other updates from this month:

  • Here are some of my favorite photos from this month. 
  • In April, I enjoyed Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy. My new goal is to spend at least thirty minutes learning/reading every day. Keep up with my reading on StoryGraph! And please drop any recommendations for me in the comments.
  • Disney, Disney, Disney! Four park days (and change) in Anaheim for this solo trip. Ate prime rib right on the water at the Blue Bayou! Went on the Women Who Make The Magic tour and got a VIP viewing spot for the Paint The Night parade and Wondrous Journeys Projections/Fireworks show! Finally got to hang with an Internet friend! Had so much fun, I think I’ll go back pretty soon with a local friend for more. (Check out the photos link for visuals.)
  • Got to see Penn & Teller with my wife and friends!
  • Loved spending time with Indivisible Las Vegas this month. And, I’m super excited to be working the polls for both Election Day and Early Voting for the primaries. For everyone in the USA, remember to check on your voter registration and vote!
  • March gratitude: DisneyDisneyDisney—plus, spring weather, my people, and my cats!

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