L. Sara Bysterveld

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Do you have a writing playlist? I want to know what type of music you like to write to. Here's mine!

I’ve decided I’m going to self publish my book about triads, and I’m really excited to get moving on this next step. Not searching for advice, but hey, if you had any advice on self publishing or on crowdfunding a book to print, I wouldn’t turn it down! Image description: Three people cuddle on an ornate couch while one reads aloud from a book. (Image credit: cottonbro on Pexels)

Which cards could you use today? I'm on #'s 2 and 3.

Listen, I have to admit I don't care much about sea shanties (they're great but I don't feel passionately about them), BUT given the recent trend, I thought this might be a good time to share (again) my very favourite ever narrative piece from the Atlantic. Enjoy! (From the May 2004 issue): "One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place a decade ago. It remains very much in the public eye. On a stormy night on the Baltic Sea, more than 850 people lost their lives when a luxurious ferry sank below the waves. From a mass of material, including official and unofficial reports and survivor testimony, our correspondent has distilled an account of the Estonia's last momentspart of his continuing coverage for the magazine of anarchy on the high seas"