I want to remain hopeful, but I can’t shake my pessimism about America’s future. I want to believe that we can vote, petition, and protest our way out of the challenges we face. However, it has become increasingly difficult to overlook how fragile those mechanisms appear, especially as the institutions themselves seem to be driftingContinue reading “Disowning the 4th of July”
Author Archives: Krista Marson
Under Their Control
The economy increasingly feels like a rigged casino. The ultra-wealthy are amassing fortunes larger than the budgets of entire nations, while the rest of us are forced to reevaluate what we can sacrifice in terms of rest, stability, and time. Wages are stagnant, prices are rising, yet those in power respond by telling us toContinue reading “Under Their Control”
Modern Life
A shooting recently occurred at the hospital where I work. A patient became agitated and barricaded himself inside a bathroom. When security unlocked the door, he rushed them with a handgun and shot one guard in the shoulder. It was just another day in America, and the incident barely made the news. Sadly, this wasn’tContinue reading “Modern Life”
Seeking Beta Readers – Literary Travel Memoir
I’m seeking a few beta readers for my upcoming literary travel memoir, Inner Atlas. This book is a meditation on impermanence that intertwines themes of climate anxiety, the collapse of civilizations, and personal grief. It explores how meaning can still be crafted in our rapidly destabilizing modern world. Inner Atlas [104,500 words] is an engagingContinue reading “Seeking Beta Readers – Literary Travel Memoir”
The Politics of Now
America will not be the first nation to slide toward authoritarianism, nor will it be the last. Democracy appears fragile not only here but across much of the world. Many say, “It’s going to be a hard four years,” as if this moment were limited to a single term. However, the person at the centerContinue reading “The Politics of Now”
Book Cover Ideas
I need votes on which design makes the best book cover. 1- 2- 3- 4- As usual, I’m trying to stick with a road theme. I’m not too attached to any of them and if someone has a vertical photo of a road with sky they would love to see as a book cover, pleaseContinue reading “Book Cover Ideas”
Gilded Rage
“Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley” by Jacob Silverman critiques Elon Musk as a polarizing figure in modern tech culture. The book explores how ultra-wealthy individuals often view democracy as a constraint on their ability to accumulate wealth. Silverman delves into Musk’s complex persona and highlights how his libertarian views symbolizeContinue reading “Gilded Rage”
28 Days of Saguaros
I’ve been posting a daily photograph for years on the photography website called 365project.org. It’s a good little community that attracts an international crowd and I love seeing photos that people post from all over the world. I normally post nature or travel shots, but as an experiment one month, I dabbled with an AIContinue reading “28 Days of Saguaros”
The Nonfictionado
I’m excited to introduce a new concept here: non-fiction book reviews! Yes, non-fiction! Woo-hoo! However, these won’t be your typical book reviews. Instead of just discussing the content of the books, I’ll also explore how they relate to everyday life. Well, that’s the plan, at least. So, without further ado, allow me to introduce theContinue reading “The Nonfictionado”
Dying Trees
The summers here have been hot. I often walk around my neighborhood and take photos of all the dying trees. This my “Dead Tree Project” which I started in 2023 when I started documenting the effects on local vegetation after 54 days above 115F (46.1C) degrees this summer in Phoenix, Arizona. Dystopian bus stop. ThisContinue reading “Dying Trees”
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