Reader, Writer, Scholar

A New Substack Greetings Scholars, I am writing this to announce a new Substack: Reader, Writer, Scholar. Rather than having multiple Substacks for different subjects, Reader, Writer, Scholar will feature articles on history, archeology, mythology, culture, literature, writing, and storytelling. Articles from the older publications will no longer be available, as many of them are currently being redone to contain more information, improved writing, and … Continue reading Reader, Writer, Scholar

Kelly VislockyNovember 24, 2025November 10, 2025Leave a comment

News, Writing

Project Writing

Greetings Scholars, I have given up on elaborate content schedules. The past couple of years, I have been trying to work out a regular content creation routine and posting schedule. The few souls following me online already know this has not worked. Life will get in the way, or my mental illnesses will decide to rob me of my motivation that week. I have also … Continue reading Project Writing

Kelly VislockySeptember 7, 2025August 17, 2025Leave a comment

Personal Essays, Writing

Vulnerability In My Writing

Greetings Scholars, This past year I took a very important step as a writer. I stopped holding back. It started with a writing exercise I did by writing my what I called my origin story to see how I became a writer and my reason for writing: My Origin Story-How a Childhood Tradition Became my Salvation I made a point to be completely honest in … Continue reading Vulnerability In My Writing

Kelly VislockyAugust 17, 2025August 4, 2025Leave a comment

News

Third Writer’s Anniversary

Greetings Scholars, This August marks three years since I began my journey as a professional writer. It certainly doesn’t feel like it. Every year has felt like a step back to the drawing board. l’ld have a plan for content creation for the year, then life would come crashing down on me, and the plan falls apart. The past three years have been full of … Continue reading Third Writer’s Anniversary

Kelly VislockyAugust 10, 2025August 4, 2025Leave a comment

Short Stories

A Family’s Strength Series

This has to be one of my favorite writing projects to date! A Family’s Strength is a series of short stories I wrote based on the myth of Odysseus, specifically his return to his home of Ithaca. The Odyssey was one of my favorite stories growing up, and it felt great to pay tribute to the myth by creating my own retelling. Each short story … Continue reading A Family’s Strength Series

Kelly VislockyJuly 20, 2025July 19, 2025Leave a comment

Vidcasts

Youtube Channel

I am no longer just a writer; now, I have taken to the silver screen. I now have a YouTube channel where you can find my original podcast, Ancient Mythos Podcast and Classical Commentaries: Grimms Fairylates. New lecture series and audio short stories will be posted on the channel. To see the full list of Vidcasts coming to this channel, you can view the Vidcast … Continue reading Youtube Channel

Kelly VislockyApril 13, 2025July 11, 2025Leave a comment

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Personal Essays

I have now started posting personal essays on Medium. These are short pieces of nonfiction on topics of mental health, spirituality, scholarship, and more. These are opinion pieces and the sharing of my thoughts on various subjects. These prices have been a bit of a leap for me as I had never been this vulnerable in my writing before. I have always feared the judgment … Continue reading Personal Essays

Kelly VislockyApril 6, 2025July 11, 2025Leave a comment

Content Editing, Services

Content Editing Services

Want to know what readers may think of your book before publishing? Before you send your book to print, let me read it. As a lifelong reader, I am excited to read your book and give it my honest feedback before you publish it. I have published reviews on Goodreads. To see a list or examples of other reviews I have done please see my … Continue reading Content Editing Services

Kelly VislockyDecember 29, 2024Leave a comment

Book Reviews, Services, Short Stories

Short Stories

In addition to my publications on Substack I have started posint on Medium. Medium will be the home to my future collection of short stories. Currently that list stands at one: I will be posting different stories through out next year. If you follow me on Medium you will get notifications whenever I post a new short story. I will also announce any new short … Continue reading Short Stories

Kelly VislockyDecember 16, 2024July 11, 2025Leave a comment

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Miscellaneous

I Am Thankful For…

-My family and their unending support -To have a job that not only provides but that I enjoy -To have a roof over my head -Freedom to follow my own path and discover myself -To have the chance to pursue my dreams -My precious turtle Continue reading I Am Thankful For…

Kelly VislockyNovember 24, 2024November 2, 2024Leave a comment