Day one of Comprehensive Exams. Yesterday, imposter syndrome was hitting me hard. Today, nothing can stop me.
#phdjourney #healthequity

School has me on the struggle bus this week...if the struggle bus was driven by Ms. Frizzle during national public health week.
#epidemiologist #publichealth #phdstudent

Secrets of the Walled City update: I went back to writing in a notebook instead of my laptop. Much more portable and somehow easier for me. Downside: I have no idea what my current word count is. #writing #mystery #fiction

I'm writing a letter of commitment for federal funding and it's SO hard to not use the list of banned words 😢
#America #wtf

Writers! What apps/systems do you use to profile your characters? What has worked for you to keep all that detailed information organized and accessible?
#writing #writingtools #author #writer #writingcommunity

As I get older, I'm coming to terms with the fact that I am, in fact, the Rose Nylund of my friend group. And I'm okay with that.
#goldengirls

How many blank journals is too many blank journals? Asking for a friend..

It's me, I'm the friend.

Working on my #supernatural #mystery #wip "Secrets of the Walled City" in the doctor's office. #writing #author #authorlife

What do you do to set and, more importantly, keep your writing goals? Do you even make goals? Let's get some #writingcommunity dialogue here! Share your best practices #authors

Secrets of the Walled City update: i met my goal of adding at least 5k words this month. It's coming together!
#wip #author #writing

I need a new word for "y'all." I don't use it in my writing, but I dropped it like 9 times in a meeting today and I just can't anymore.

You can't legislate away the truth, nor can you legislate away people and their very valid realities and identities. I remain dedicated to social justice and equity through writing and public health improvement. And my DMs are open if you need someone to talk to in these trying moments.
#queer #lgbt

Secrets of the Walled City update: the Walled City officially has a name. And by official, I mean "this is what I've settled on before the editors get ahold of the manuscript."

Terrazasanta

#author #bookupdate

In 2025, I'm working on my latest novel, currently titled "Secrets of the Walled City". I'll keep you all updated
#authorlife

Bit of a reverse Black Friday tip. Go buy a book from an independent bookshop. While the richest companies in the world have another bonanza, put a smile on the face of a struggling writer and bookseller. Thank you x

Hi Bluesky! I'm new here! About me: I'm a queer author of supernatural, magical realism mystery novels, an epidemiologist, a PhD student, and a husband to my... well... husband 😅 I'm a D&D nerd, plant dad, and like to get into the occasional shenanigan.

I may have reached that delusional part of my PhD program where I feel like I can resume all of my hobbies because the bulk of my coursework is almost done. 😅