Preoccupied Los Angeles

books, tv, film, music, products, restaurants, & other pop culture musings. in other words, the things I've been enjoying lately

Things to do & places to be in Los Angeles

Beyond The End Zone explores the intersection of sports, identity, culture, and social justice, offering insights into the experiences of a Black queer man in the NFL and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and the rights of all.

Quality recommendations and actionable intel about Los Angeles and surrounds, from the team that started Eater and Curbed.

My personal Substack

Your Boston (and beyond!) bookish social calendar!

On writing, publishing, and how a second act, a/k/a the dreaded and often-neglected middle, is more important than we think — in novels, life, and even a long run in the middle of training for a first marathon.

Romance writer with big opinions and a small garden

My newsletter sharing my favorite romance books and cookbooks aka happy books! Along with news and updates about my own books and recipes

Substack and newsletter for USA TODAY, Amazon #1 and international bestselling author, Kaira Rouda. JILL IS NOT HAPPY is out June 10th -- preorder now!

Your NYC Bookish Social Calendar.

All things fiction writing, publishing, and following your creative journey.