June 24, 2026

Stonecoast MFA Week!

I have been quiet, I know.

Mainly because in my dotage I have found myself suddenly faculty at the USM Stonecoast MFA program and it is currently summer residency! So I am teaching the children to walk in nature…only they’re not children and we’re in a big university building.

It’s very inspiring and I’ll be posting my talk Saturday as this month’s essay, so you’ll kiiiind of get some of the benefit without being here.

In the meantime hold tight, rewards are coming. I am not dead! Today was my craziest day, I’m recovering from being sick, and I’m totally wrecked with exhaustion, but tomorrow is much lighter on my time so I’ll see you then with some flowers, essays, pastries, and weird medieval shit.

How is everyone doing? I hope you’re all as well as you can be!

Comments (5)

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Amanda Tillman · June 26, 2026

Welcome back! This sounds so wonderful, and I can't wait to hear all about it!

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Jeremy Brett · June 25, 2026

Doing as well as can be expected. Congratulations on the Eugie nomination, Cat!

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Molly McEnerney · June 25, 2026

I am wishing you good rest, and looking forward to weird medieval shit.

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Pamela Adams · June 25, 2026

I'm glad to hear that you're doing well! I look forward to hearing all about your class. Hugs to you, the Childe, and Vel.

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Naomi Rivkis · June 24, 2026

Glad you're back! I'm doing great -- I finished my second book and it'll be released in the fall! 🎉🎊