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the only way out is through | writing diaries #3

August 19, 2025December 6, 2025 nesskingsley

Do I keep creating species of aliens? Yes. Do I forget the species of aliens that I create? Naturally.

Tagged ai, author, books, fantasy, fiction, jigsaws, newgirl, novella project, novella series, the wanderers post, the writing diaries, writing2 Comments
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the new lit magazine on the block: The Wanderer’s Post

August 1, 2025December 16, 2025 nesskingsley

My own contribution starts by mentioning the 'annual quarterly budget meeting' so obviously you've got to read *that* story

Tagged books, creative-writing, fiction, lit magazines, magazine, reading, short story, the wanderer's post, writing1 Comment
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something sensational to read: keeping a diary

April 7, 2025April 5, 2025 nesskingsley

In a world where every thought is encouraged to be spilled onto social media, having some privacy of mind is invaluable.

Tagged diaries, diary, journal, journalling, mental health, writing5 Comments
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the broken shower didn’t dampen my writing retreat | writing diaries #2

March 26, 2025 nesskingsley

The shower ran ALL night.

Tagged book-review, books, fiction, reading, short stories, the road, travel, writing, writing diaries, writing retreat2 Comments
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the poet for the stars: a responsibility to awe by rebecca elson

March 3, 2025January 1, 2025 nesskingsley

Her life was cut far too short but we can find her in her quietly profound poetry that's just bursting with this love and wonder at our world.

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