by Jamie Cattanach | Jun 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
If I had a dollar for every time someone cocked their head and gave me that skeptical, yeah, sure smile when I told them I’m a freelance writer, I’d have… well, at least a few more dollars than I have at present. The more salient question, though...
by Jamie Cattanach | Mar 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
I just got back from AWP, the largest American writers’ conference — an ephemeral, literary vortex of readings and panels and temporarily-all-gender-friendly convention center restrooms. It’s the kind of event where word nerds like me are totally in...
by Jamie Cattanach | Feb 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Going to work” each day by stumbling the six feet from my bedroom to my kitchen table. Heeding a strict dress code of sweats and yoga pants. Enjoying unlimited access to my supply of caffeine, which I might happily overindulge in without fear of side-eye....
by Jamie Cattanach | Feb 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
As the internet has doubtless told you, the decade that was January is over at long last — which means those of us crazy enough to spend it sober are finally free to pop bottles. But as I write this, it’s February 2nd, and I’ve somehow yet to end my...
by Jamie Cattanach | Dec 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
The year I moved back to Saint Augustine; the year I started my business. The year of the trans-continental solar eclipse whose totality shadowed me in Charleston. The year I ditched everything to live overseas for two months, to drink wine where it’s grown and...
by Jamie Cattanach | Nov 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
We’ve all got them on our lists: the people who already have everything. And while it really is the thought that counts when it comes to holiday gift-giving, it’s a lot more satisfying when you know your present will be enjoyed and put to good use. So I...
