The Trip FAQ
WHAT IS THIS ROAD TRIP ABOUT?
This is a literary road trip—part research, part adventure. I’m traveling across the U.S. (again) to visit the places that shaped some of the greatest writers. It’s about seeing the country and the passage of time through their eyes, standing where they stood, and chasing the echoes of their words in the landscapes they wrote about.
WHICH WRITERS ARE YOU FOCUSING ON?
Big names like Rayb Bradbury, John Steinbeck, Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain, Flannery O’connor, Shirley Jackson, Joan Didion, William Faulkner, Edgar Allan Poe, and many, many more are on the list, but I’m also seeking out living voices.
This is about capturing the full range of American literary history, not just the greatest hits from the past.
ARE YOU FOLLOWING A SET ROUTE?
Nope. I have a rough idea of where I want to go, but this trip thrives on detours and unexpected discoveries. Some places are planned; others will happen because they demand to.
We’re starting on the West Coast, that’s a plan.
HOW LONG WILL THIS TRIP LAST?
As long as it needs to. There’s no fixed timeline—I’ll be on the road until the story feels complete.
WHAT KIND OF CONTENT WILL YOU BE SHARING?
Expect essays, photos, voice notes, and whatever else the journey calls for. Some will be polished, some will be raw.
The point is to document the experience as it unfolds.
IS THIS JUST ABOUT LITERATURE?
Not entirely. Literature is the backbone, but this is also about the road, the people, the food, the weird roadside attractions, and whatever else I stumble into. If it matters to the journey, it matters to the story.
CAN I SUGGEST A PLACE OR WRITER TO EXPLORE?
Absolutely. If there’s a literary landmark or an underappreciated writer’s hometown you think I should check out, let me know.
HOW CAN I FOLLOW ALONG?
Subscribe to the Substack, and you’ll get updates straight from the road. I’ll also share bits and pieces on social media, but the best stuff will be here.
ARE YOU DOING THIS ALONE?
Mostly, yes. But I might meet up with fellow writers, historians, and whoever else has something interesting to add to the story.
HOW ARE YOU FUNDING THIS?
With a mix of personal savings, writing projects, and support from subscribers. If you want to help keep the wheels turning, subscribing and sharing goes a long way.
WILL THERE BE A BOOK OR DOCUMENTARY?
Maybe. I’m documenting everything with the idea that it could evolve into something bigger. But for now, the road is the focus.
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO SUPPORT THIS PROJECT?
Subscribe, share, and engage. Comment, suggest, be part of the journey. The more people on board, the more this project grows.
HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?
You can reply to any Substack post or reach out on social media. I’ll do my best to respond when I’m not in the middle of nowhere with no signal. Or click the button below: