Starting A Publishing Company Without Becoming the Thing I Was Avoiding
On independent authorship, creative stewardship, and building a publishing home that does not sand the quirky edges off good work.
Among the Stacks
Short fantasy fiction and behind-the-scenes from Mark Feenstra—cozy adventure, wry folklore, and slow-burn journeys.
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Field Note 84: On Loneliness
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Progress Report: March 2026
And a book launch party in Vancouver
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Stories as Sanctuary
Fiction as a Tool for Healing
My Favourite Things 2025
2025 wasn't all bad. I mean, most of it was, but not all of it.
In Praise of Patient Storytelling
I finally watched The Brutalist