In 2019, I went through an unexpected and shocking divorce. I ended up living in a homeless shelter for much of the year. I also bounced back and forth between voluntary inpatient treatment. It was a rough time for me, one without much by means of hope or optimism. …

Igor DuBois, Ph.D. has his work cut out for himself as a Fortune Teller and Astrologer. It’s November 30th, 8:00 PM. Come October he isn’t going to make rent on The CAMP (Center for Advanced Modern Prognostication: Tomorrow’s Future Telling Today). For one, he refuses to bedeck his storefront in…

This morning while contemplating the various queries and proposals I have in the hands of Literary Agents, it occurred to me that I was guilty of one of my greatest pet peeves: I had been complaining about something without proposing solutions. I have stories here on Medium talking about the…

You may have seen the term “Spoonie” before. If you are unfamiliar with it, it’s part of a viral internet trend about a woman with Lupus who is attempting to explain to her dear friend what it’s like to live with Lupus or another chronic illness that affects your energy…

A great recipe for cooler weather! Ingredients: 6 strips of thick cut bacon 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 lb. Italian sausage (bulk) 1 large white onion (diced) 3 ribs of celery (diced) 4 large carrots (sliced) 2 large cloves of garlic (minced) 4 large starchy potatoes (cubed, skin…

Writing During an Apocalypse Thomas Mann said, “A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” This is even more true during a Global Pandemic. Under the looming threat of dictatorship and facism. As much of the US is on fire. And many…

Querying Literary Agents and Acquiring Editors is a nerve-wracking experience for everyone. For Autistic writers it is a special kind of torment. Let me count the ways… There is no time-table. Every agent and editor has different submission guidelines and response times. Some agents send form rejection letters to let…

I’m A Writer? This is my first blog post on Medium. I’m not entirely sure what I hope to accomplish by blogging. I know what I’ve tried thus far in the literary world and I know that I’m struggling to find purchase. My name is Matthew. …