Bookish & Strivey

The Business of Writing

Cassie Truett discusses writing as a business, her process, & getting her book into stores.

Jun 2 • Sarina R Michel

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May 2026

Interview with Cassie Truett: Authenticity & Branding

Romance author, Cassie Truett, discusses curating her brand & building a community online.

May 19 • Sarina R Michel

Why I quit my job & other updates

Get your gossip from the source.

May 12 • Sarina R Michel

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February 2026

on sitting aimlessly

there is nothing so delicious as an aimless sit in the rocking chair

Feb 20 • Sarina R Michel

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January 2026

the word of the year is risk

but only a little risk, like a teeny tiny teaspoon of it.

Jan 15 • Sarina R Michel

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October 2025

Out Sick

and other reasons to hold gratitude

Oct 28, 2025 • Sarina R Michel

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20,000 Steps to Writing a Novel

The day by day by day by day tasks that lead to a first draft.

Oct 1, 2025 • Sarina R Michel

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September 2025

August 2025

Audacitude, or when Gratitude & Audacity make a baby

This substack is shifting directions. Grab the handrails.

Aug 12, 2025 • Sarina R Michel

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June 2025

March 2025

What is Reading & Other Bookseller Crises

Hi, it's been a while.

Mar 3, 2025 • Sarina R Michel

December 2024

Bookmarks: October & November Edition

Reflecting on books that made it off the shelf these last two months.

Dec 7, 2024 • Sarina R Michel