Free Books & Fuckery: A Love Letter to My Substack Tribe
A free copy of "What is This Fuckery" is available below for paid subscribers.
Listen up, you beautiful chaos merchants and word-wielding warriors—I've got news that'll make your caffeine-addled hearts skip a beat.
Remember that raw, unfiltered collection of writerly wisdom and what-the-actual-fuck moments I poured into "What is This Fuckery"? Yeah, that one. The book that captures the beautiful disaster of being a writer, from the sacred morning ritual of mainlining coffee from my battle-worn Yeti to the existential crisis of finding the last orange slice gone missing during a crucial editing session.
Well, guess what? It's yours. Free. Gratis. A digital high-five to every paid subscriber who's been riding shotgun on this ink-stained journey through What is This Fuckery on Substack.
But wait, because timing is everything, and the universe has a twisted sense of humor—next month I'm dropping "Whiskey & Writing." Yes, a whole-ass book dedicated to the dual muses in my life: the amber liquid that fuels late-night editing sessions where Nerys reappears for an encore, the furry dictator who shares its name. It's cosmic poetry, really.
For the uninitiated wondering what fresh literary chaos you're missing, imagine a collection that takes you behind the laptop screen where the magic (and occasional meltdown) happens. We're talking everything from the sacred art of proper fuckery usage to the advanced physics of procrastination. There's a whole chapter on emotional support snacks, for fuck's sake. Because let's be honest—sometimes the only thing standing between you and a complete manuscript is a bag of gummy bears and sheer spite.
Why subscribe to What is This Fuckery? Because where else are you going to find a community that understands your obsession with notebooks you'll never write in, validates your relationship with caffeine, and celebrates the fine art of telling imposter syndrome to go fuck itself? This isn't just another writing blog—it's a digital speakeasy where we trade war stories about battling blank pages, share secret recipes for creativity-inducing cocktails, and occasionally solve the mysteries of the universe (or at least figure out why Track Changes is being such a dick today).
Plus, with chapters like "Wereotters and Book Dragons" and "The Dudes and Other Characters," you know you're not getting the same recycled writing advice that's been circulating since Hemingway first grumbled about adjectives.
Become a paid subscriber now, and join a tribe of literary misfits who understand that sometimes the best writing comes from the spaces between the chaos—usually around 2 AM, probably involving whiskey, and definitely with a cat plotting world domination in the background.
Because let's face it: we need a space where we can be unapologetically human, gloriously imperfect, and occasionally inappropriate. Welcome to the fuckery. I've been expecting you.
Reviews
“To me, this is the ultimate guide and journal of the trials and tribulations of being a writer. Kerrie’s similes and metaphors are not only original, but hilarious. Her use of sarcasm and wit are refreshing to read. She brings in her family interruptions and finds humor in them, then continues about Camera-Blender Head in reaction to her young son’s drawing. Her use of vocabulary and figures of speech to describe the simplest situations, such as choosing a notebook or beginning the writing process are impressive, especially how she expounds on the magic notebook. All in all, I loved this book. Bravo Kerrie. You leave me envious of your writing talents.”
Are you a writer? Do you need a cheerleader? Then this book is for you.
That's a simple characterization of WITF, but if you could use a boost to your ego, or a spark for your creativity, Kerrie Legend is there for you. She's got your back, but will talk turkey to you if you need it too. Legend's advice is from the trenches, not from lofty perches. You will be able to relate to her doubts and frustrations because she's been there. She's at her best when relating personal tidbits of weird neighbors and plagiaristic Threads followers, but her advice is sound without being dogmatic - she wants you to write like you, not her.
This is a book that can be sipped, and also gulped. It helped when I was struggling with my latest book, and it might help you as well. Enjoy.
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