PinnedJesse BartelinStraight Up BooksMy Favorite Books of 2022 — Addiction, Time Travel, and Writing From A DeathbedThe last time I wrote a “best of” post was at the end of 2020 which, for various reasons, feels distant, uncanny, and alien. I think…Dec 26, 2022Dec 26, 2022
PinnedJesse Bartel2 Yrs Sober — Grace/Mercy/AA/❤“My name is Jesse, and I am an alcoholic”Nov 15, 20222Nov 15, 20222
PinnedJesse Bartel“When I Turn Out the Lights…” — a sober yearThis journey started out as a need to stay alive. My back-and-forth abuse on my body over the years and my need to be in a relationship to…Nov 7, 20212Nov 7, 20212
Jesse BartelMoving to Substack — Focus on Star Wars and Video Game NovelsHello all,May 18, 2023May 18, 2023
Jesse Bartel“It’s the Mercy I Can’t Take” — A Review of Julien Baker’s LITTLE OBLIVIONSJulien Baker has taken me to church.Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
Jesse BartelMusic Maps — Dream State*Music Maps is a writing exercise where songs inspire me to write either real or fictional moments — song is always posted below*Dec 27, 20201Dec 27, 20201
Jesse BartelMy Favorite Books of 2020I was off my reading-game all year because, well...Dec 19, 2020Dec 19, 2020
Jesse BartelOne Month In: Notes on Early SobrietyMy journey towards sobriety started with what we would call a “dissociative episode.” It’s when, and it can always vary, you see yourself…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
Jesse BartelinStraight Up Video GamesASSASSIN’S CREED: VALHALLA — Thoughts After 20 HoursI’ll give you the short answer — it’s very good.Nov 15, 2020Nov 15, 2020
