On the Weird, Wild Waves

… is a publication of authentic expression as Mary of Sorrows explores topics that encourage others that it’s okay to be seen— even in your mess, even at your worst—you are seen and valued.

This newsletter is a reminder for its author as much as it is for anyone else.

By the use of the language of sorrow I had for the time being obliterated my sorrow—so powerful is the charm of words, which for us reduces to manageable entities all the passions that would otherwise madden and destroy us.

Gene Wolfe

The Plan

The idea here is for musings to be free to the public and some special offerings for our paid subscribers which include:

  • Short stories and accompanying art work – this project in particular I’m very excited about because the short stories will be based on the abstract paintings found here on our website.
  • Longer form poems that can’t be found on Instagram, &
  • Serial short stories in which episodes are released periodically

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