HeyJaredBehind the Eyes
Character-driven speculative fiction and poems with a dark, psychological edge.
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June Bugs (opens the original)
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This is the first piece I wrote when I started writing again two years ago. My style has changed dramatically since then, but I still have a fondness for this story, even while now recognizing its technical flaws, probably because it’s real and a little raw. This is nonfiction, based on a memory of the Appalachian summer. I wrote it as a melancholic tribute to my grandparents.June BugsThe forest has always called to me. Something about its untamed wilderness sings within my soul, as if the trees
Seeking Beta Readers for Flight of the Killdeer (opens the original)
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Hello again! I’m reaching the final stages of polishing my novel, Flight of the Killdeer. Soon, I will need a few beta readers. This would be in late September/early October. If you’re interested, let me know. This is my first novel, so it’ll be my first time working with beta readers. I’m a smidge nervous about it. So far, the only person who has read my book has been my partner, and while his feedback is excellent, it’s also a teensy bit biased. If you like psychological, upmarket science fict
Hello again! A few writing updates and how I’ve been. (opens the original)
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So, Substack and writing updates first. Personal updates after, for those curious. Bonus pixel art at the end.I stepped away from Substack for a while and have been prioritizing my novels. I recognize that my strength is in long-form writing (and it’s what holds most of my interest).I will still occasionally post here from time to time, as I have a ton of stories I would like to turn into shorts, and I would like to finish out the updated Supernova and Face Stealer short stories here. I also wan
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