You are Not a Machine

Current subscribers:

I have had a current influx of readers from my reader magnets and I am sending out this reminder of who I am and what I do :) There are also some tidbits about my upcoming podcast with Chris Sanders, as well as a slight rebrand to match my author website.

New subscribers:

If you are from BookFunnel or Written Word Media, thank you for reading my stories. The support of my small but mighty community is what keeps me writing. You are now subscribed to my author newsletter, CEM Writes. This newsletter is a rebellion against creative burnout. It’s a space for the creatively curious and the creatively exhausted, built on a simple, idea:

You are not a machine.

Here, we embrace the messy, chaotic, and wonderfully human side of writing and reading. We challenge the algorithm, we celebrate false starts as much as finished products, and we connect over stories that matter.

If you're a reader, you'll find thought-provoking fiction, essays, thinkpieces, and unfiltered commentary that respects your time and intelligence.

If you're a writer, you'll find a refuge, a community, and a reminder that your worth isn't measured in output.

You can expect:

• Exclusive Writing & Publishing Updates

• Free Short Stories & Book Giveaways

• Commentary on Culture & Creativity

• Honest Book Reviews & Recommendations

• A Community for Writers & Deep Readers

Action Item: If you feel so inclined, I’d love to hear what you are working on creatively or what you are reading. Nothing is too small. If you are working on a book, what is it about? If you are painting your nails today, what does the design look like? What are you making for dinner? Are you in a book rut and need a recommendation? Hit reply to this email. I’d love to hear from you.