Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
When you’re a writer with chronic illness juggling deadlines, the last thing you expect is your editor ghosting you mid-contract. This cautionary tale dives into how one “faith-filled” editor turned out to be a crook—and what every writer, especially those managing sarcoidosis or other chronic conditions, can learn about protecting themselves (and their wallet).
When a police voicemail sparks panic, one woman’s mind races to write the worst-case scenario. A hit-and-run. A loved one. Or just a wrong number? Explore how our brains script drama from uncertainty—and why we should question the stories we tell ourselves.
As a child, I dove into a jellyfish-filled cove off the Atlantic coast, defying fear and instinct. In this personal mini memoir, I explore the unforgettable day the ocean chose not to sting me—blending themes of childhood courage, memory, and our mystical bond with nature.
At sixteen, a quiet walk home turned into the scariest night of my life — and the moment I found the fighter hiding inside me. What began as terror became transformation, proving that courage doesn’t wait for permission. This is the story of how I went from frozen in fear to running on pure fire.
From the beginning of spring to the end of fall, Jonathan woke before the sun rose and worked his farm, rain or shine, six days a week. He stopped only to eat his lunch under an ancient oak tree. The tree, at the tallest point of his farm, provided an unobstructed view for miles. He …
Tate Basildon 