Who Gets to Say What's a Failure?
It’s coming up on the four year anniversary of creating this Substack account.
Sandra Gail Lambert
The Writings of an Old Polio, Lesbian, All-Around Nature Nerd, Lambda Literary Award Winner, and Florida Queer.
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Becoming Mist: On Turning Seventy-Four
Last night at the end of an event featuring Ann Patchett, she was asked, “is it possible for a 54 year old woman to write a novel and have it published.” I kept myself from raising both arms in the air and yelling, YES, DO IT.
He, She, and It (Subtext: Disabled People Get to Do What They Need to Do.)
Hurrah to Our Public Libraries!
"Butt Care is Essential" and Other Reasons to Stay in Bed
These days I feel irrelevant.
Instead of End-of-Year Stats
Every year, maybe for the last fifteen, I’ve compiled a list of rejections and acceptances.
Creative Mortification
Two Years Later
Thank You
At the end of August in 2022 this Substack newsletter went live!
The Lambda Literary Awards
"This year’s Lammys represents the importance of our work–we must elevate LGBTQ+ stories to give hope for a future where we are all free while reminding us of the paths blazed by our elders." J. Clapp
"The Summer Extravaganza" - A Pride Celebration Renamed
Last night I read my work at the Harn Museum. I chose an excerpt from my essay “Rolling in the Mud.” Here are my remarks, more or less, after the reading.
Malicious Compliance
I bungled a presentation.