Essay: A Guy Walks into a Bar with a Manuscript

Why I wrote "The Memory of My Shadow" and why I'm publishing it here

There might not be a more optimistic or some might argue delusional pursuit than writing a novel. Nobody asked you to. It’s a daunting, lonely, and introspective journey that can take years. When you’re done, it’s highly likely you won’t be able to convince anyone to publish it. Beyond your mom and your significant other, no one may ever read it. It’s a…