J.D. Popham
@jdpopham.substack.com
Compulsive scribbler. Teller of small stories. Believes in whimsy, the written word, and fierce, dark coffee.
Dear UK friends,
I'll be spending a month in Devon next Summer. Let me know if there are any good writing/book events in Devon, Somerset, or Cornwall. Would love to meet some of the UK crowd.
I'll be spending a month in Devon next Summer. Let me know if there are any good writing/book events in Devon, Somerset, or Cornwall. Would love to meet some of the UK crowd.
December 31, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Dear UK friends,
I'll be spending a month in Devon next Summer. Let me know if there are any good writing/book events in Devon, Somerset, or Cornwall. Would love to meet some of the UK crowd.
I'll be spending a month in Devon next Summer. Let me know if there are any good writing/book events in Devon, Somerset, or Cornwall. Would love to meet some of the UK crowd.
Humble joys of tea, and toast with honey during a writing break.
December 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Humble joys of tea, and toast with honey during a writing break.
Braiding bread for the solstice.
December 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Braiding bread for the solstice.
Oceanic mantas are smart, curious, and quite fond of bubbles.
December 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Oceanic mantas are smart, curious, and quite fond of bubbles.
Roca Partido. Strong currents, hammerheads, whale sharks, dancing giant oceanic mantas.
December 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Roca Partido. Strong currents, hammerheads, whale sharks, dancing giant oceanic mantas.
🎶 Fa-la-la-la-laaa-la-la-la-la 🎶 🎄
December 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🎶 Fa-la-la-la-laaa-la-la-la-la 🎶 🎄
Lost Yoshi today. He was a good cat and a good friend. Gonna miss 'the dude'.
November 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Lost Yoshi today. He was a good cat and a good friend. Gonna miss 'the dude'.
Unfortunately I won't be able to attend, but I have an excuse.
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Unfortunately I won't be able to attend, but I have an excuse.
Love me some cursive.
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Love me some cursive.
Puffins need no excuse.
November 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Puffins need no excuse.
On a roll today. About the half-way done with a WIP. Love me some productivity. #AmWriting
November 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
On a roll today. About the half-way done with a WIP. Love me some productivity. #AmWriting
“The center is harder to defend, because you’re being attacked from both sides.”
- Margret Atwood
- Margret Atwood
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“The center is harder to defend, because you’re being attacked from both sides.”
- Margret Atwood
- Margret Atwood
Apple spice cake in progress.
November 2, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Apple spice cake in progress.
The crows stopped by. Handed out treats.
October 26, 2025 at 1:43 AM
The crows stopped by. Handed out treats.
In the criminal justice system, offenses against waterfowl are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Soggy Victims Unit. These are their stories
October 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In the criminal justice system, offenses against waterfowl are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Soggy Victims Unit. These are their stories
In a cynical and cutting world, to be kind and sincere is to be subversive.
October 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
In a cynical and cutting world, to be kind and sincere is to be subversive.
I'm reasonably certain Godzilla is not lurking nearby.
October 16, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I'm reasonably certain Godzilla is not lurking nearby.
Chicken stock season is upon us.
September 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Chicken stock season is upon us.
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”
September 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.”
Without downloading any new images, where are you mentally?
August 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Without downloading any new images, where are you mentally?
