Adventure with us to Jessica B. Bell’s Wayward Home for Lost Characters

July 30, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

D: Well, look who’s alive. A: Really? That’s all you have for me? Not-very-imaginative-snark? D: Well, it looked like you were in a hurry and I know you want to keep these ‘adventure with us’ guest blog notifications to half a page. A: . . . D: OK, fine. It’s been a while. I’m rusty. A: […]

Spotlight: Helena Hann-Basquiat

February 18, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

By now, everyone knows that Helena Hann-Basquiat is, by far, my favorite Dilettante. And it’s not just because I don’t know too many, either. I do, in fact, know quite a few, although they may not consider themselves as such (usually ‘raconteur’ is a word I hear tossed about, but whatever). But what makes Helena my […]

Unmasked: A love letter to our favorite Dilettante

February 11, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

There’s a rumor going round that our dearest Dilettante, Helena Hann-Basquiat (not to mention her hair-raising alter ego, Jessica B. Bell) has been unmasked. And well, I think the title of the – ah – revelatory post says it all. Helena is the Goddamn Batman. She doesn’t need to be unmasked. The name and gender […]

Changelings on Tour: Helena Hann-Basquiat

November 22, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

On the 8th * day of the blog tour, Helena gave to me . . . friendship, and time and the very best she has to offer: a voice. *Of course, the 8th day was yesterday, but a combination of factors, an uncooperative scheduler and a visit to the doctor included, prevented me from posting […]

Campfire Tales

November 1, 2014.Reading time 1 minute.

Originally posted on Who is Jessica B. Bell?:
“It was easily the most frightening moment of my life,” I began. The glow of the fire danced on the faces of the other women huddled around it – not for warmth, exactly, but to better hear the stories. It’s all we seem to do these days.…

Who is Jessica B. Bell? Find out, if you dare…

October 27, 2014.Reading time 1 minute.

Who is Jessica? It’s the collaborative story taking the interwebs by its creepy storm. It’s a hashtag – heck, it’s a Twitter handle, and soon, it will also be a website. Check out the ongoing serial over at Helena Hann-Basquiat’s internet abode. There are four parts so far for your reading enjoyment – but be warned: you’ll want […]