HeyJaredJane Dougherty's Bestiary
Stories from the otherworld, magical, mythological and the frighteningly familiar.
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Why I don’t like Substack any more (opens the original)
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I joined Substack in October 2024, because it seemed like the ideal place to show off my writing. I would post stories for free that would tempt readers to buy my novels. In the beginning, I was enthusiastic. I was impressed with the writing I was seeing, and had some very friendly exchanges with other writers. It was a welcoming place, and I have made a lot of friends here. But although the people are the same, the place has changed. Substack was never disinterested, an altruistic patron of the
Rosetta n’est plus (opens the original)
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I thought I’d finished, but Rosetta happened, the house isn’t the same, and writing helps.Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when publishedRosetta n’est plus Tu étais les dents de la mer en miniature l’escaladeuse de murs lézardés chasseresse de souris serpents et des taches de soleil dansantes. Tu avait la griffe joyeuse les crocs terribles une pile électrique poilue little cat petite chatte
Persephone the Death-Bringer (opens the original)
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My review of ‘s new novel Underworld. You can purchase it through Amazon. For everyone who enjoys mythical re-imaginings or has daughters who do.Underworld is a surprising book. Surprising in a good way. Its readership is young adult, but the mature kind of young adult who enjoys grappling with big issues more than being spoon-fed romantic mush. The author makes no concessions to our pre-conceived notions of the myth of Persephone in the Underworld, even giving us more authentic names (which I h
Mamma Dog (opens the original)
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This morning, early (opens the original)
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I couldn’t take a picture so I’ve borrowed a Caucasian hare photo. Ours are browner but the same graceful shape.Photo©AlyonaKaptyonkina<img alt="" class="sizing-nor
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