I know it says "Just Me" in the title, but let's make this show more of a "Just We," shall we? Share with me what it is you're excited about, what has you worried, what you're tussling with; I'd love to feature it on the show.

Whether in the comments, on social media, or by email at justmewithrr [at] gmail [dot] com, it'd be great to hear from you. Talk to me!

Topics discussed include: D&D (again), updates on querying, new manuscripts, invitations to join in for future episodes

Sometimes, you just have to have fun. In this episode, we do just that by talking all things Dungeons and Dragons, or at least all things related to my recent decision to retire a character and embrace a new one who's better suited for dungeon crawling.

Topics discussed include: letting go, Rhys the Firbolg, Yarnsworth the Tabaxi, passivity versus activity in character creation and behavior, avoiding a chronic embrace of monetization and viewing the lens through the world of platform building

In the aftermath of the most recent conversations about the appropriation of marginalized voices in the publishing industry, I explore what white authors might do to avoid problematic or harmful depictions in their work, or to avoid appropriating the stories of others altogether. To do so, I explore my own journey and possible missteps.

Topics discussed include: performative allyship, writing POC as a white author, equity in publishing, the EMPATHY sci-fi saga, self-examination, and next steps

It takes a minute to get there, but, whoa, do we really take some big strides in this one. After a visit from a yowling cat, we dive into developing more nuanced understandings of egocentrism and belonging, and we explore hypercorrections linguistically and in general.

Topics discussed include: revealing the month's music one week earlier than planned, looking forward and back, a cat who won't go quietly into that good night, hypercorrections, egocentrism, and belonging

Sorry, jugglers. I really blew it. Or maybe I didn't? You'll have to let me know.

In this episode, I borrow deeply from my perceptions of juggler lore to explore when, exactly, we should attempt to juggle "all the things," as well as how we can reach our decision about whether to add another ball to our juggling routine in the first place.

Assuming, you know, it's called a routine. Sorry again, jugglerfolk.

Topics discussed include: sassiness revisited, meeting in the middle, the metaphor machine, hot takes, when and how we decide to one-up our jugglerdom

We need to have a difficult conversation about rhinoceroses.

Topics discussed include: rhinoceroses, generational justice, a little's not enough, turning over the table if that's what it takes

This episode has it all: *your* takes on puzzles, Neighbor Watch, Part Two: A Trip Around the Block, a resolution to the Tent City Mystery, and some thoughts on Occam's Razor. All aboard; the sass train is (probably) about to leave the station. Choo-choo.

Topics discussed include: puzzles, paying it forward, your neighbors, NextDoor and its treasure trove of joy, my neighbors, the Tent City Mystery, stopping with the conspiracy theories, "what do you want from me, people?"

Puzzles! Don't get me started. Well, *I* get me started and have a really hard time stopping. And even once the rant concludes, strap in: it's time for the first ever Neighbor Watch™ and the inaugural installment of Tent City Mystery.

Topics discussed include: puzzles, hobbies, social faux pas, existential angst, Marvel versus DC versus literally anything else, Neighbor Watch™, Tent City, aliens(?)

In an episode recorded following my second-every foray into the realm of painting, we invoke a number of brush-and-canvas-related metaphors to prop up a conversation about adapting instead of frustration-quitting our way through life.

Topics discussed include: shower frequency, painting, Trogdor the Conversationalist, future of the Writescast Network, asking for help, knowing when to walk away, adaptation

Okay, we need to talk about skeletons again, but only for a few minutes, I promise. Also—and more importantly—Lacey joins me for a conversation about respect, time management, and, because they're recurring themes, mindfulness and empathy.

So, yes, it's not so much a "Just Me" episode as it is a "Just We" episode, but everything is going to be okay, I promise.

Topics discussed include: the skeletons who live inside us, skeletons everywhere, painting versus making music, handling blown deadlines, managing personal and professional relationships, apologizing, accepting blame, and doing better next time