Carrie’s Infrequent Newsletter

Home of Truth

Love book talk? You're in the right place! For behind-the-scenes, creative inspo, what we're reading now, events, buzz and more, join me here . . . writing from the intersection of oops, yikes & awe.

My thoughts on the writing process and on the power of reading, with a focus on SFF, poetry and political/philosophical non-fiction, plus occasional reviews

Notes from decades of piracy and pillaging

Observations on identity, place, family, and the things that make us tick. Occasionally, eye-rolling with words.

Writing, Creativity, and Other Acts of Mayhem

The latest stories from the award-winning fiction podcast, Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs. Plus, exclusive offers, free audiobooks, and more from Rich Hosek.

Whatever comes into my addled, shrinking brain.

This is my documented process of becoming a household name, no matter how long it takes—all of the failures and successes along the path.

The story is not about what happened, it's about what the narrator makes of what happened.

A weekly newsletter of reviews, discussions, and prompts, regarding memoir, personal essays, true stories, and autofiction -- for recoverers, survivors, warriors, and anyone else with a story or two to tell.

Help!!! The people in my head are clawing their way into the world!

Kit Irwin shares her thoughts and doodles on writing, Cape Cod, spies, animals, and in general, quirky things

Musings and drawings by Kit Irwin

Welcome to my corner of the internet! Here you can receive updates on the Linnea Wren Mysteries series, upcoming film projects, and exclusive access to my essays.

For 27 years at ELLE magazine I answered sticky questions. NOW, I'm asking the questions, and YOU---you brilliant person---are solving the world's problems by answering them!