Essays

These essays reflect on my experiences as a writer and as a person—moments that have shaped who I am and how I approach my work.

The Novel I Didn’t Mean to Write
Gregory Thayer Gregory Thayer

The Novel I Didn’t Mean to Write

How a novel that began as satire—complete with time loops and Franz Kafka—became something else entirely: a story about awareness, silence, and what it means to tell the truth when comfort is easier.

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The Courage to Do It Anyway
Gregory Thayer Gregory Thayer

The Courage to Do It Anyway

Reflecting on fear, self-trust, and the quiet courage it takes to start something new when the outcome is uncertain.

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