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Karinderya Love Songs: A Novel

Karinderya Love Songs: A Novel

"We learn our lessons through the broken shards we pick up, piece by piece, later, when everything is over and apologies are realized too late."

2022

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About Me — John Pucay

I write about writing, running, life, polyamory, and freedom.

Jun 25, 2021

About Me — John Pucay

Jun 25, 2021

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Trying to Make a Living as an Artist

Pursuing art despite a financially-challenged background

Dec 28, 2023

The author and his brother posing together with a troupe of musical cast members.

Dec 28, 2023

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2 A.M. Walks Kept Me Sane in a Soulless 9–5

The world changes at 2 a.m.

Sep 7, 2023

Person with face covered in hoodie walks alone at night with neon lights around them

Sep 7, 2023

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A Man and a Child Died in an Accident I Survived

I am alive today while others are not

Nov 14, 2023

The author walking by a sunset at a beach.

Nov 14, 2023

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The Nuances of Having Multiple Partners

Polyamory is never about dating more people

Nov 15, 2023

A polyamorous throuple: A guy and two women holding hands and hanging out at the park

Nov 15, 2023

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The Writing Cooperative

Are You a “Fat” or a “Thin” Writer?

Knowing your category will help you thrive in your writing career

4d ago

Are You a “Fat” or a “Thin” Writer?

4d ago

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The Writing Cooperative

How Luck Affects Your Writing/Art Career

There’s a certain way “luck” seems to work in the arts

Nov 1

How Luck Affects Your Writing/Art Career

Nov 1

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The Narrative Arc

Meeting Your 12-Year-Old Self

Would the child be impressed with the life you’ve lived so far?

Oct 26

A still photo from the film, Game Boy Advance, featuring a young boy sitting atop a stone wall.

Oct 26

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Career Paths

If You Want to Make Art for a Living, Understand These Two Things

You’ll save yourself a lot of pain when you have the right mindset

Oct 24

If You Want to Make Art for a Living, Understand These Two Things

Oct 24

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The Writing Cooperative

Lunch With the Professor Who Gave Me My 1st National Literary Award

The 3 elements that make an award-winning story

Mar 31

Lunch With the Professor Who Gave Me My 1st National Literary Award

Mar 31

John Pucay

John Pucay

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Creator of the Minimum Effort Health & Wellness Newsletter: https://mehealthwellness.substack.com/?r=3l6zk&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist

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