Thanks for joining the circus. Let’s begin.

If you’re anything like me, you like life with a bit of side-eye, wit, and laughing at things people pretend aren’t happening.

Still here? Excellent.

Below are the three main publications—each one a little hilarious, a little unhinged, and a lot more honest than most folks are used to.
Because yes, life is absurd and often ridiculous…
but there’s still joy, hope, and laughter to be had.

🔍 Sam Ellison

A mystery series about a woman who sees through the façade—and unfortunately, straight into the mess beneath it.
Sam doesn’t chase trouble—it just keeps showing up with an HOA newsletter and a body count.

• 📘 First 10 chapters are up
• 🗓 New ones drop Mondays
• 📖 First 5 are free, become a supporter to unlock new chapters faster.

🎶 Songs in the Key of (D)usty

Short stories about walking away from dysfunction with your edges intact and your joy unbothered.
Think: petty meets poetic with a little plot twist of healing.

• 2 stories live
• More incoming—because Dusty never takes a day off

🔥 Uncalled For (But Still Correct)

Things I’ve witnessed and can’t unsee—so now you can’t either.
No resolution. No “here’s what we learned.” Just what happened, how it landed, and why it’s ridiculous.

• 1 post up
• More on the way when something needs to be said (and said well).

Thanks for stopping by.
Happy reading—and I hope you enjoy the absurd chaos as much as I enjoy writing about it.

—Taryn

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