I'm still alive!!!

What’s Good, Fam

I know it’s been a minute. Haven’t been writing much here lately, school’s been wild, and I’m behind on my shit, and life’s been full, but I’ve had a hell of a few weeks. Real talk: I started a public speaking class. Yeah. I’m officially stepping into that world. Motivational speaking. Mike The Motivator. Ha!

I’ve realized that if I’m gonna start promoting The Rogue’s Gallery, and I want people to feel it, like really feel it, I’ve gotta know how to move in a room while moving the room. And if I can uplift someone along the way? Then I better come correct with it.

But like said, I have been writing... just not here. Some personal essays, some pitch stuff. A bunch of new rejections for the memoir came in this week. But honestly? I’m good. The proposal keeps getting sharper. I might pause querying for a bit and just lock in. I’ve got 15,000 to 20,000 words left to write. Time to finish strong.

Also, remember that Roxane Gay submission I’ve been talking about? Yeah, they passed. But I’m actually happy and hyped to share it with y’all here. I’ll post it in the next few days. Fuck it, I think it belongs here anyway. For when Modern Love comes out. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

Anyways, I just wanted to check-in. I miss y’all. If you haven’t read some of the older stuff I’ve posted, go poke around. There’s good stuff in there. Give me some likes, notes, and subscriptions!!!

Hope you’re having a beautiful spring. Stay grounded. Stay lit.
Peace,

Big Mike Castle