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20 years ago (how??)
reflecting back on my publishing journey
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how I regulate my nervous system
I’ve got several things I do in these nerve-wracking times, but cuddling with these babies is my favorite.
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go make shit
After 10 days of the #1000wordsofsummer challenge, I’ve written 12581 words.
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the gay agenda
Growing up evangelical, I heard the phrase “the gay agenda” bandied about quite a bit.
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trademark woes
(and other life updates)
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May 2025

#1000wordsofsummer
want to join me?
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nice try though
IQ-secure there are a lot of ways to get under my skin but telling me that people will question my intellect if I use the word "fuck" will never be one…
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MI (Marla Intelligence): 1
AI (Artificial Intelligence): 0
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tell it to your journal...
Or share it with your paid substack subscribers lol.
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marla "mouth" taviano
mouth my dad gave me that nickname back when I was in high school and barely even cussed I’m so tickled that I’m finally growing into it
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50 new friends in 50 hours
(I wish I didn't care about numbers BUT I CARE ABOUT NUMBERS)
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so you wanna guest on podcasts?
(part 1)
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