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…·7 min read·Dec 26, 2022----
PinnedJesse Bartel2 Yrs Sober — Grace/Mercy/AA/❤“My name is Jesse, and I am an alcoholic”·8 min read·Nov 15, 2022--2--2
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…·5 min read·Nov 7, 2021--2--2
Jesse BartelMoving to Substack — Focus on Star Wars and Video Game NovelsHello all,·1 min read·May 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.·5 min read·Mar 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*·1 min read·Dec 27, 2020--1--1
Jesse BartelMy Favorite Books of 2020I was off my reading-game all year because, well...·6 min read·Dec 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…·7 min read·Dec 2, 2020----
Jesse BartelinStraight Up Video GamesASSASSIN’S CREED: VALHALLA — Thoughts After 20 HoursI’ll give you the short answer — it’s very good.·6 min read·Nov 15, 2020----