In this episode, I chat about an essay contest I almost gave up on, and what I learned about my own writing quirks, the perils of creative freedom in fiction, and what I learned from the whole experience. If you're in the U.S., have a great Thanksgiving this week. I don't think anyone reads these notes, but if you do, I'll let you know that gratitude and serving others are great pick-me-ups and can be done any time.