State of the Library

Of Snow, Schedules, and Cemeteries

State of the Library #27

Feb 2 • S. L. Linton

Wherein the Writer Eats Her Words

State of the Library #26 -- Why you're not getting a short story to start your new year.

Jan 5 • S. L. Linton

The Wheel of the Year

State of the Library #25 -- In this issue, you will find a few thoughts on the cyclical nature of life; the link round-up for November; and what to…

Nov 30, 2025 • S. L. Linton

November Tidings

State of the Library #24 -- Wherein I slightly rant about writing, announce the upcoming season, and reveal my latest short story, "Lost and Found."

Nov 3, 2025 • S. L. Linton

We Have Entered the October Country

State of the Library #23 -- Easter Egg Reveal, Restructuring of the Library, and Cycles of Haunting.

Oct 6, 2025 • S. L. Linton

Of Cornfields and Other Sinister Things

State of the Library #22 -- Dungeons and Dragon, there's something weird happening in the sky, and this month sees the return of another character.

Sep 1, 2025 • S. L. Linton

Waiting for Autumn and Other Complaints

State of the Library #21 -- Life update, a new serial coming in September, and this month's story, "To Mend a Wandering Heart."

Aug 4, 2025 • S. L. Linton

There Have Been Some Changes

State of the Library #20 -- Wherein I discuss my break, changes to my Substack, Wyrd West, what next goes into the Forbidden Section, and a new Baxton…

Jul 7, 2025 • S. L. Linton

And Now for Something Completely Different

State of the Library #19 -- What's next for Sardis, upcoming anthology, and what the heck is going on with May's short story?

May 5, 2025 • S. L. Linton

Sometimes, Writing is a Bumpy Ride

State of the Library #18 -- Writing fatigue, husband's recovery, Forbidden Section update, April's story, and what's next for Sardis.

Apr 7, 2025 • S. L. Linton

Battles In and Outside the Mind

State of the Library #17 -- Update on my husband, what I'm giving up for Lent, and "The Bell of St. Teresa".

Mar 3, 2025 • S. L. Linton

Broken Knees and Suspicious Boxes

State of the Library #16 -- An announcement of a serial, personal life update, and some boxes are better left alone.

Feb 3, 2025 • S. L. Linton

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