My Own Pen.

Be honest, y’all thought I had abandoned this series, didn’t you? But I hadn’t! In fact, this interview was done a long time ago, but posting was delayed for several reasons. It’s finally here though, and I’m very excited for you to read this one, because the writer we’re spotlighting today is a fandom veteran and one of our most prolific writers. Enter: Malenah, aka @mhunter10​!

GT: Ok, first of all, I’ve got to say, I’m so happy you agreed to talk to me! I missed you! How have you been?

M: Been up and down and dealing with some stuff, but I think I’m okay. I definitely miss writing.

GT: And we miss your writing. Is that why you stopped for a while, life just got in the way?

M: Yes, but also the fandom and show wasn’t fun anymore. Tumblr policies got annoying and people weren’t finding my stuff….people actively stealing my work and reposting without asking.

A few updates since this interview:

Still attempting to write more. Still running into same fandom bullshit but I'm older and wiser now (not really).

I wanted to mention a fic I started where Ian is a vampire and ends up claiming Mickey. I can't do fancy links right now but I could be tempted to continue it.

If I said anything untoward here, again, older wiser whatever. I'm sorry.

I'm a comment whore, so please do whenever you come across my writing.

Currently reading Intro to Quantum Dating by spoonfulstar. Jealous and in awe of the talent. Kudos +1000

And I see you too, new writers. And old writers. Keep going.

Dear Black people,

You are going through trauma. I encourage you to seek therapy if you can. Here are some resources to help you find a therapist who understands you. Please share.

MA and RI Therapists of Color Directory: shorturl.at/mwDI0

Therapy for Black Girls Blog, Directory/Podcast: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

Therapy for Black Men: https://therapyforblackmen.org/

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: https://www.nqttcn.com/

Taraji P Henson’s Free Virtual Therapy Campaign: https://borislhensonfoundation.org/resource-guide/