The Hyphen

I read Lena Dunham's book with some unexpected familiarity.

It felt like visiting a grandmother’s house—if your grandmother were an artist or healer with impeccable taste in interiors.

would love to hear! and share/encourage what we're all working on

it's not perfect. But does it fill a gap?

finding your 'village', book doctors & doing what you want

all the places I love, in one place - want to add yours?

...and I went on NPR to talk about it.

from my sick bed

it is not hypocrisy to grow, or change your mind.

spreading joy, my first indie audiobook & the 'authorpreneur'

hello new subcribers!

"I walk the dog. Cook with my family. I am boring.”

looking ahead to a new expansive horizon

book recs · substack anniversary · interesting interviews

a little check-in

an interview with the iconic Emma Straub: on her latest novel, bookstore life, her love of boybands & writing escapism for adults.

an exclusive extract from Sue Monk Kidd’s new book — on what to do when your creative flame goes out.

Finding your way to a creative life 🔮 A BRAND NEW BOOK (signed copies available!) + A RETREAT.

ambition and softness can go together 🤝

a conversation about creativity, energy, change and rest—with Kathy Slack, author of 'Rough Patch'.