A Few Bits and Bobs
Julia Rios, and a bunch of amazing writers, have put together an anthology to help Jessica Wick. I don’t know Wick personally, but she is a lovely writer and...
On Vulnerability
I am not always good at being vulnerable. I’m not sure any of us are, really. There’s a weird tension between wanting very badly to be seen be someone and...
Website URL
Soooo, I borked the URL to my own website, in the last email. I can’t fix it. *Captain Picard face palm* So, in case you actually want it: alitrotta.com.
In case you need to hear this today...
[The other day] on Bluesky, I wrote about how—and I firmly believe this—no one is hard to love. That, if someone makes you feel that way, it’s entirely on...
Cool Things: A Recap
The past couple of weeks have held some incredible joys. I feel beyond lucky. I had a short story published in Worlds of Possibilities from the wonderful...
Pain's Always a Sign Something's Wrong
At some point, the impossible will happen—and someone you trust will hurt you terribly. At that point, emotions aside, you have to figure out: was this...
Small Gestures, Little Bits of Kindness
One thing I value above a lot of things is consistency. Knowing someone is in your corner—will cheer you on or cheer you up—is everything. We all lead busy...
Cash (June 5, 2017-March 19, 2024)
It’s so strange, to me—the emptiness. The space that used to be filled has gone silent. The bed is empty. The food dish unfilled. I find myself haunted by...
Weirdos Unite!
You’re never gonna be too weird for me. I said this to a friend, the other day. It’s true. I like weird. I like authenticity. I like people to feel...