Archive - Pen, Prose, & Progress

Short Story WIP

This story has been in my brain for over a year. I want to make it into a web comic or visual novel, but thought I’d try writing out a bit as a regular…

Aug 6 •

July 2025

The Diner (a fictional short story)

TW/CW: Brief mention of gun violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

Jul 3 •

My Body (A Poem About Dieting, Self-Hate, & Self-Acceptance)

TW/CW: A poem about being put on a diet at a young age and the impact of being fat shamed by the adults in my life. Photo by

Jul 1 •

June 2025

I have never been to a Pride event. I am a forty year old gay trans man. I belong in that space. I should feel a sense of community in that space. But I…

Jun 26 •

Character Development

TL;DR Character development matters. It's hard, but worth it.

Jun 7 •

April 2025

Critical Review: The In-Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill

A speculative queer and trans coming-of-age story, where the protagonist is grown in years — but not quite there everywhere else.

Apr 26 •

March 2025

Critical Review: Honorable Discharge by Madeleine N. Cull

A gentle queer romance about what’s possible when you stop holding onto what’s not.

Mar 19 •

February 2025

Critical Review: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

A book about what happens when ideals become rules, and rules become obsessions.

Feb 7 •

January 2025

Critical Review: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

A queer coming-of-age about proving yourself — and learning you never had to.

Jan 19 •

March 2024

Lessons (So Far) From My First Novel

TL;DR Perfection is a universal desire, but you should know that it's impossible.

Mar 29, 2024 •

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