The Magnolia Memo

Thoughts and reflections on the relationships between money, mental health, and creative living. Written by the author of THE YEAR OF LESS and ADVENTURES IN OPTING OUT.

Family History & True Crime in the Rural Heartland

No homework. No small talk. Just reading with friends.

A place to explore the way the short story works.

Being brave in small moments

Imagine a Venn diagram with overlapping circles labeled: Medical Facts, Feminism, and Fire. You've arrived at their intersection.

Seeking spiritual strength in the mess

News, publications, & occasional musings.

An illustrated newsletter about what we wear and what it all means

Fiction writing exercises, craft essays, and reading recommendations from Matt Bell, author of APPLESEED and REFUSE TO BE DONE. Publishes monthly.