Echoes from the Wander
A weekly dispatch from the Thread—what was spoken, what still hums, and what you might call forth next.
For the week of July 7 - 13, 2025
Echo One: What Was
The thread shimmered in a few places this past week.
Below are the whispers, winks, and signals I sent out into the world. In case you missed one, or want to revisit, here’s where they wandered…
Last Week’s Dispatches:
Phaiku No. 3 - Singed - Rooted in the silent fear of losing voice.
If you missed my introduction to Phaiku, you’ll find it here → Introducing: Phaiku.
The Stars Blinked. I Blinked Back - A quiet intro for the release of the story that propelled my journey into Substack—Starwoven: Hear My Call.
Starwoven: Hear My Call - INDEX - access the episodes as they become released or find access to the complete PDF version.
Part 2: Neurodivergent Writers: The Craft of Divergence - How unique brains can build unique worlds.
Wednesday Whimsy #11 - Philemon Seeks the Muse: Field Notes from the Inner Realms
When Reading Threatens the Spark - a personal essay about the fear of reading influencing how I write and inventing a new word—fictophobia.
Starwoven: Hear My Call - Episode One—The Green Flash and Glass Ghosts
Starwoven Bonus Content for Episode One - a treasure trove of what went into and what came out of writing Starwoven: Hear My Call.
When the Spirit of the Age Bruises the Soul - a reflection on cultural dissonance, creative grief, and a character who knows it well.
Echo Two: What’s Growing
Here’s a glimpse of what’s sprouting behind the scenes or nearing bloom. Consider it a whisper of what may land in your inbox next…
Phaiku No. 4 - still pondering the possibilities
Weekly Whimsy #12 - Muse in the kitchen???
Starwoven: Hear My Call - Episode Two—Speak to Me
A bigger sneak peak at Crone’s Cairn
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Echo Three: What’s Calling You?
The thread isn’t complete without your touch. Which notes lingered with you this week? What do you long to see more of—or less of?
Drop a comment, reply to the email, or send a whisper back through the stars. This is our shared frequency, and your voice helps guide its tuning.
Final Note
Thank you for listening—truly listening—to the worlds, words, and wonders that pass through here. I’ll meet you where the thread next trembles.
Wandering with wonder,
Jennifer
JL Tooker




