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I saw Goody Proctor with the Devil

August 31, 2023 by Becky Robison

In October of last year, the devil paid me a visit—I hear he does that. I started writing lots of little micros, all featuring the Prince of Darkness in various forms. I’m honored that HAD published two of them this week.

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August 31, 2023 /Becky Robison
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Salut, Salon

August 26, 2023 by Becky Robison

Ever since I created My Parents Are Dead: What Now?, I’ve been writing more about the loss of my parents and how difficult it is to untangle their estate. I’m honored that Salon featured a personal essay of mine today: “My parents are dead—can I afford avocado toast now?”

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August 26, 2023 /Becky Robison
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My June and July in reading

August 17, 2023 by Becky Robison

After 3.5 years, I finally caught COVID-19. My fever broke, but I’m still in the quarantine period—so this is probably a good time to tell you what I read in June and July, right?

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August 17, 2023 /Becky Robison
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My May in reading

June 29, 2023 by Becky Robison

Since it’s almost July, I should probably tell you about the books I read in May. Don’t you think?

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June 29, 2023 /Becky Robison
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Summer 2023 Playlist: Annotated

June 22, 2023 by Becky Robison

I suspect when I listen to my Summer 2023 playlist in the future, I’ll realize how upset I was about my dad’s death—more so than now, when I’m actually in it. There’s rage and sorrow here. But I’m dancing through it.

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June 22, 2023 /Becky Robison
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My parents are dead...

June 05, 2023 by Becky Robison

When my dad died in March, I became executor and successor trustee for his estate. I had lots of questions, and few answers. So I made a website about it: https://www.deadparentswhatnow.com

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June 05, 2023 /Becky Robison
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My April in reading

May 22, 2023 by Becky Robison

In the immediate aftermath of my dad’s death, April was a rough month for me. But I still managed to read some incredible books. To devour some incredible books might be more accurate.

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May 22, 2023 /Becky Robison
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My February + March in reading

April 24, 2023 by Becky Robison

The past two months I’ve been subjected to extreme emotional whiplash. In February, I went to Stockholm for my birthday—what a treat! And in March, my dad entered hospice and swiftly died. Somehow, through all of it, reading remained a constant comfort.

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April 24, 2023 /Becky Robison
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Spring 2023 Playlist: Annotated

April 04, 2023 by Becky Robison

So, my dad died. It sucks. And even though I’ve been curating songs for this year’s Spring playlist for a while, I think the selections reflect the trauma of the situation—musically, if not lyrically. But they also reflect the sweet nostalgia of memories, and the rawness of fresh starts.

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April 04, 2023 /Becky Robison
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My January in reading

February 22, 2023 by Becky Robison

I thought December was ridiculous—and then I read TEN BOOKS in January. The pages are a nice place to hibernate for the winter.

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February 22, 2023 /Becky Robison
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My December in reading

January 13, 2023 by Becky Robison

Sometimes things slow down at work and you read nine books in a single month. I am living proof.

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January 13, 2023 /Becky Robison
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Winter 2022/23 Playlist: Annotated

December 29, 2022 by Becky Robison

Through the end of October and November, I decided to learn more about metal, since it’s a genre I’ve hitherto largely neglected. I figured that exploration would have an impact on my winter playlist this year—and it absolutely did not. Not even a little. Instead the playlist ended up being weirdly chart-toppery? The heart wants what it wants, I guess.

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December 29, 2022 /Becky Robison
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My November in reading

December 16, 2022 by Becky Robison

With the exception of one audiobook, I dedicated the month of November to Tamsyn Muir’s Locked Tomb series—easily some of the best books I’ve read in recent years. We do bones, motherfucker.

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December 16, 2022 /Becky Robison
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My October in reading

November 11, 2022 by Becky Robison

Given my dad’s diagnosis, I think I may have gone overboard using Spooky Season to buoy my mental health. I got really into it. But then, can you ever have too much Spooky Season?

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November 11, 2022 /Becky Robison
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My September in reading

October 19, 2022 by Becky Robison

I always try to start my spooky season a little bit early, so there are definitely a few horror stories here—plus some other stuff. Variety is the spice of life.

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October 19, 2022 /Becky Robison
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Two new stories in one week?

October 14, 2022 by Becky Robison

Because I’m usually working on longer projects, it’s rare for me to publish new stories in general. Two in one week is bananas. Enormously grateful to Necessary Fiction for sharing “Hell of a Game,” and to Okay Donkey for giving a home to “Ka, Ba, and Akh.”

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October 14, 2022 /Becky Robison
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Fall 2022 Playlist: Annotated

September 26, 2022 by Becky Robison

My dad has been sick, so I’ve been driving back and forth between Kentucky and Wisconsin to help take care of him. Things have felt uncertain, and I think that bled into my 2022 Fall Playlist—jittery, restless. But “restless” can encompass different motivations—there’s an uncomfortable restlessness here, but also a hopeful, dreamy one.

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September 26, 2022 /Becky Robison
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My August in reading

September 09, 2022 by Becky Robison

My dad is having some health problems, so I’ve been driving back and forth between Louisville and Wisconsin a lot—which means my audiobook consumption went through the roof in August.

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September 09, 2022 /Becky Robison
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My July in reading

August 13, 2022 by Becky Robison

My July in reading was all about finishing different series—with a few one-offs thrown in there for variety.

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August 13, 2022 /Becky Robison
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My June in reading

July 19, 2022 by Becky Robison

My June reading was all over the place in terms of genre—but really, there’s no place I’d rather be than all over the place. Variety is the spice of life, or whatever.

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July 19, 2022 /Becky Robison
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