C.M. Black
@foucaultu.bsky.social
Writer of things great and small.
B.A., Philosophy; M.A., Technical Writing
Blog writer for The Philosopher's Shirt
Sometime Goth Auntie
B.A., Philosophy; M.A., Technical Writing
Blog writer for The Philosopher's Shirt
Sometime Goth Auntie
On the other hand, the company for whom I work, The Philosopher's Shirt, ranks #2 when you search for Maria von Herbert, which is also a niche subject.
SEO has trust issues. I was able to pull up an article I wrote for SoT, but I had to input the whole title.
Does that make sense?
SEO has trust issues. I was able to pull up an article I wrote for SoT, but I had to input the whole title.
Does that make sense?
November 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
On the other hand, the company for whom I work, The Philosopher's Shirt, ranks #2 when you search for Maria von Herbert, which is also a niche subject.
SEO has trust issues. I was able to pull up an article I wrote for SoT, but I had to input the whole title.
Does that make sense?
SEO has trust issues. I was able to pull up an article I wrote for SoT, but I had to input the whole title.
Does that make sense?
Goth Market was a great success, especially for a first time venture of that sort. I was able to offload some very nice items to some very nice people.
October 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Goth Market was a great success, especially for a first time venture of that sort. I was able to offload some very nice items to some very nice people.
Finally, if you are in the Atlanta area next week, come see me at the Goth Market. I will be selling books, handmade jewelry, home decor, and lots of curated plus sized clothing!
(Writer's gotta eat...)
(Writer's gotta eat...)
October 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Finally, if you are in the Atlanta area next week, come see me at the Goth Market. I will be selling books, handmade jewelry, home decor, and lots of curated plus sized clothing!
(Writer's gotta eat...)
(Writer's gotta eat...)
A few days ago, a ghost story anthology I wrote a story for released. This is the first time any of my fiction has been published, ever. I am very proud of my story, "Hunger," which features Macon, GA, and a horror that is not what it seems. You can purchase here. #booksky books2read.com/u/3yR7NJ
October 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A few days ago, a ghost story anthology I wrote a story for released. This is the first time any of my fiction has been published, ever. I am very proud of my story, "Hunger," which features Macon, GA, and a horror that is not what it seems. You can purchase here. #booksky books2read.com/u/3yR7NJ
In celebrating philosophy, The Philosopher's Shirt is doing a contest where everyone wins. Share a philosophy shelfie, and I will give you a discount code to use on whatever you like on the site! Here is mine.
October 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
In celebrating philosophy, The Philosopher's Shirt is doing a contest where everyone wins. Share a philosophy shelfie, and I will give you a discount code to use on whatever you like on the site! Here is mine.
In my newest Substack post, I do something I've not really done for over a decade. I rip out a piece of my soul. In this post, I discuss death, trauma, and life, as well as the often complicated relationship between mother and daughter. #writing
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
September 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In my newest Substack post, I do something I've not really done for over a decade. I rip out a piece of my soul. In this post, I discuss death, trauma, and life, as well as the often complicated relationship between mother and daughter. #writing
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
I'd like to invite you to read my newest on Substack, in which I discuss Lady Gaga's "The Dead Dance" in the context of choreomania and the danse macabre.
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
September 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I'd like to invite you to read my newest on Substack, in which I discuss Lady Gaga's "The Dead Dance" in the context of choreomania and the danse macabre.
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
Pleased to announce that tomorrow will usher in yet another "Wednesday" piece. Be on the lookout for "Dancing to Death," headed to your inboxes tomorrow! #goth #wednesday #ladygaga
September 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Pleased to announce that tomorrow will usher in yet another "Wednesday" piece. Be on the lookout for "Dancing to Death," headed to your inboxes tomorrow! #goth #wednesday #ladygaga
Discussing #Wednesday through the lens of asexuality. My new Substack is up!
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
September 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Discussing #Wednesday through the lens of asexuality. My new Substack is up!
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
open.substack.com/pub/cmblack/...
September 6, 2025 at 5:26 AM
#Dragoncon2025 was nice, but I don't think I can do a con of that size again. Had two panic attacks on Sunday, and felt very embarrassed. Sobbing woman by elevator is not a great look. I was able to get ready for the Open Casket party, but by the time we got there, it was closed off. But I did slay.
September 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
#Dragoncon2025 was nice, but I don't think I can do a con of that size again. Had two panic attacks on Sunday, and felt very embarrassed. Sobbing woman by elevator is not a great look. I was able to get ready for the Open Casket party, but by the time we got there, it was closed off. But I did slay.
So it begins. Badges for #dragoncon2025 acquired. If you are here, feel free to approach me and claim your sticker from The Philosopher's Shirt! #philsky
August 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
So it begins. Badges for #dragoncon2025 acquired. If you are here, feel free to approach me and claim your sticker from The Philosopher's Shirt! #philsky
I am proud to share that I will be handing out 40 of these babies, courtesy of my employer, The Philosopher's Shirt, at DragonCon next Saturday. If you see me around, say hi and grab an awesome sticker! #philosophy #philsky
PS: Even better if you want to talk about any of the books pictured. ;)
PS: Even better if you want to talk about any of the books pictured. ;)
August 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I am proud to share that I will be handing out 40 of these babies, courtesy of my employer, The Philosopher's Shirt, at DragonCon next Saturday. If you see me around, say hi and grab an awesome sticker! #philosophy #philsky
PS: Even better if you want to talk about any of the books pictured. ;)
PS: Even better if you want to talk about any of the books pictured. ;)
I don't often share much about my personal life, but I went to Monsterama this past weekend, a convention in Atlanta focused on retro horror and sci fi. Was chuffed to meet Victoria Price, who signed her biography of her father Vincent Price. It's nice to have places where one can be oneself.
August 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I don't often share much about my personal life, but I went to Monsterama this past weekend, a convention in Atlanta focused on retro horror and sci fi. Was chuffed to meet Victoria Price, who signed her biography of her father Vincent Price. It's nice to have places where one can be oneself.
I'd like to invite you to read my latest (free) Substack article, a throwback from last year when I reviewed Vision Video's latest album, Modern Horror. Please take a look at it and let me know what you think, thanks!
Link below.
Link below.
July 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I'd like to invite you to read my latest (free) Substack article, a throwback from last year when I reviewed Vision Video's latest album, Modern Horror. Please take a look at it and let me know what you think, thanks!
Link below.
Link below.
I am happy to report that I have officially published my first academic article in a real journal! The Journal for the Georgia Philological Association published "The Cure and the Art of Melancholy: A History of Depression, Dead Poets, and Disintegration." I cannot convey how thrilled I am! +
June 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I am happy to report that I have officially published my first academic article in a real journal! The Journal for the Georgia Philological Association published "The Cure and the Art of Melancholy: A History of Depression, Dead Poets, and Disintegration." I cannot convey how thrilled I am! +
Silly people say that trans people never existed before, like, 2010, and that they are making it up and should "return" to being cisgendered. Honey, no.
Let's talk about Dr. James Barry.
Let's talk about Dr. James Barry.
February 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Silly people say that trans people never existed before, like, 2010, and that they are making it up and should "return" to being cisgendered. Honey, no.
Let's talk about Dr. James Barry.
Let's talk about Dr. James Barry.
Feel free to share. I am getting better at making memes!
February 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Feel free to share. I am getting better at making memes!
(4/4) --deserve to have the rights they were entitled to by virtue of their birth and the 14th Amendment. Robbing people of their citizenship and dignity destroys the very fabric of a nation built, in a very large part, on the backs of immigrants. In the end, this is no one person's America.
January 24, 2025 at 7:22 AM
(4/4) --deserve to have the rights they were entitled to by virtue of their birth and the 14th Amendment. Robbing people of their citizenship and dignity destroys the very fabric of a nation built, in a very large part, on the backs of immigrants. In the end, this is no one person's America.
Tentatively, I think this may be the target audience for this.
January 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Tentatively, I think this may be the target audience for this.