Josh McColough
@joshmccolough.bsky.social
Gen X | Writer | Professor | Cubs | Gus, Bernedoodle // Writing in 'Best American Science & Nature Writing 2023', Missouri Rev, Witness, Chicago Qrtly Rev (coming Fall 25), Split Lip Mag, Puerto del Sol, Epiphany… //
A.) Trillium Lake, OR
B.) “Trillium” the essay, based upon A.)
C.) @chicagoqreview.bsky.social , home of “Trillium” the essay #litmags #booksky
B.) “Trillium” the essay, based upon A.)
C.) @chicagoqreview.bsky.social , home of “Trillium” the essay #litmags #booksky
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A.) Trillium Lake, OR
B.) “Trillium” the essay, based upon A.)
C.) @chicagoqreview.bsky.social , home of “Trillium” the essay #litmags #booksky
B.) “Trillium” the essay, based upon A.)
C.) @chicagoqreview.bsky.social , home of “Trillium” the essay #litmags #booksky
Proud to have a new essay ("Trillium") in the latest issue of the Chicago Quarterly Review! Really honored to be included with so many incredible writers. 🙏 @chicagoqreview.bsky.social #litmags #essay #writer #nowreading #booksky
October 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Proud to have a new essay ("Trillium") in the latest issue of the Chicago Quarterly Review! Really honored to be included with so many incredible writers. 🙏 @chicagoqreview.bsky.social #litmags #essay #writer #nowreading #booksky
“I work in the West Wing, you Pepperidge Farm ad motherf*ckers.” —Jonah Ryan, Veep
August 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“I work in the West Wing, you Pepperidge Farm ad motherf*ckers.” —Jonah Ryan, Veep
I leave the tiniest of doors a little bit open for these. But not today, Pringles.
June 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I leave the tiniest of doors a little bit open for these. But not today, Pringles.
I’m currently reading a book called “Anticipating Walks.”
November 13, 2024 at 1:57 AM
I’m currently reading a book called “Anticipating Walks.”
I cropped my family out of this picture b/c Guster whipping his ears around like a model flipping hair...
December 4, 2023 at 4:40 PM
I cropped my family out of this picture b/c Guster whipping his ears around like a model flipping hair...
This comes out tomorrow. !!!! !!!
October 16, 2023 at 3:37 PM
This comes out tomorrow. !!!! !!!
Guided by Voices 40th Anniversary concert in Dayton this past weekend. Herein lies GenX--perfectly discontented and always ready to rock.
September 5, 2023 at 5:18 PM
Guided by Voices 40th Anniversary concert in Dayton this past weekend. Herein lies GenX--perfectly discontented and always ready to rock.
Dear god what happened to us? Did something happen to us? Am I the only one left???? Should I tell...Justin E.H. Smith I'm still here?
https://harpers.org/archive/2023/09/
https://harpers.org/archive/2023/09/
August 14, 2023 at 4:24 PM
Dear god what happened to us? Did something happen to us? Am I the only one left???? Should I tell...Justin E.H. Smith I'm still here?
https://harpers.org/archive/2023/09/
https://harpers.org/archive/2023/09/
Sentinel... the birds are on notice
August 9, 2023 at 6:45 PM
Sentinel... the birds are on notice
Taking the Kid back to UMich tmro for their sophomore year. Every bit the “sophomore” as evidenced by what will now be called The Summer Of Perceived Parental Stupidity
August 3, 2023 at 2:24 PM
Taking the Kid back to UMich tmro for their sophomore year. Every bit the “sophomore” as evidenced by what will now be called The Summer Of Perceived Parental Stupidity