At Work

Places | At Work
The Writer Is In

“Storytellers came to me looking for connection—which was, of course, the very thing I’d been craving myself.”

Oct 31, 2016
Places | At Work
Vegetables for a Dead President

“We were often unaware of the ghosts working the land beside us.”

Oct 18, 2016
Places | At Work
My Life in the Romance Novel Industry

“Who was I to say what women should be allowed to read?”

Sep 27, 2016
Nonfiction | At Work
My First Job Interview at 28

I stood outside the glass doors of a Japanese company, taking a sip of water from my bottle before dialling the intercom. ‘Good afternoon, how may I help you?’ came a woman’s voice. ‘Good afternoon. I’m here for an interview appointment.’ ‘I’ll be out in a minute.’ ‘Thank you.’ I straightened my shirt and flicked […]

Sep 26, 2016
Places | At Work
Clean Eating and Pure Loving: My Life as a Whole Foods Cashier

“When he removed his hairnet, long, golden hair came tumbling out.”

Sep 2, 2016
Places | At Work
My Early Fame

We wanted to become artists. Instead, we worked for them.

Jun 20, 2016
Places | At Work
Death Package

“I am paid to perform mundane clerical tasks, not to have opinions.”

Oct 22, 2015