Thoughts from a freelance writer on the unbound, nomadic, creative life.
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Introducing But You Can't Stay Here
Cover art by the one and only Jimena Bellina
I’m proud, and a little terrified, to announce that the trailer for my podcast BUT YOU CAN’T STAY HERE is live! The official podcast launch is coming soon-ish but I wanted to start whetting your...
Lima, It's Been Two Years
Is this an invitation or a threat?
Two years ago today, I moved back to Lima. As I wrote last year, I’m still not one for anniversaries. However, this one seared into my mind when I looked up the exact date of my La Guardia-Fort Lauderdale...
Cranky Guide Writing "Hour" June 2026!
Virtual write-in perk for paid subscribers
June is shaping up to be THE busiest month of the year, so thank god I still have these to keep me focused on my projects. I’m keeping the write-in on Mondays at 6:30 pm CT/7:30 pm ET. I’ll mostly...
Things That Made Me Less Cranky: May 2026 Edition
Welcome to my monthly list of recommendations. It is made up of completely random things/events/moments that made me less of a raging, bitter, hag despite the dumpster fire that is our world. It also includes food-centric suggestions. Enjoy...
The Dirty Truth Behind My Newsletter Economics
Photo by Jp Valery on Unsplash
From this issue’s title, you might be wondering if I’m announcing my departure from Substack. After all, it’s what all the cool cats are doing! I realize that sounds like snark, but I swear it’s not. So many...
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Freelance writer, translator and bon vivant. Living the bicoastal life (Peru + USA). Creator and host of the upcoming podcast But You Can't Stay Here.
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