While I had specific plans for May, they’re not at all what happened. At the same time, I can’t say the month was a bust, either.
April was a planned “rest and reset” month after going full-speed from January through March. But that didn’t mean zero output.
My poem, “The Tobacco People,” appears on Page 77 of the 2026 Reedy Branch Review, available now!
My word count for March was less than it was for February. But there are several reasons why I am definitely not worried about it.
The debate about AI in writing isn’t really about rights or quality. It’s about what we believe makes writing valuable.
My story ideas come from curiosity: asking “what if?” and exploring the answer. Questions are the only essential aspect for creativity; the rest can be taught.
There are good reasons why Dyce’s Horseshoe Nail series is among the highest-rated fan fiction out there for Firefly.
My word count and pace slowed a bit in February, but not problematically so — and that leaves me feeling very confident about my production level.
Jennie St. Thomas is a pen name I chose intentionally — rooted in history and used for clarity rather than secrecy.
I’ve recently revamped and updated the Questions & Answers page on my web site.