Accomplishment Loneliness in Success

Three Stylish Missions from the World of Madame J

Jun 16, 2026 - 09:29

Pull up a chair. It's 1951. The linen is crisp, the coffee is strong, and you and I have nowhere to be fo...View more

Your Style Leaves Clues

Jun 2, 2026 - 11:57

Chortler on a Train, No. 1 is live on Substack today. This episode is the companion to it. Madame J notic...View more

She's Here. Almost.

May 29, 2026 - 07:06

She's Here. Almost. This episode is about what a story can do that an essay cannot. I have spent years wr...View more

Where do you want to be?

May 26, 2026 - 08:45

Where Do You Want to Be? This week I talk about the very human experience of looking for your reflection...View more

Writing Women You Actually Want to Meet

May 19, 2026 - 12:50

This week I want to introduce you to a woman you haven't met yet. And before I tell you about Madame J, I...View more

Darling, the World Is Waiting: The Collection of Lovely Things Finale

May 12, 2026 - 09:58

How to Turn Your Home Into a Creative Retreat (No Travel Required)

Apr 28, 2026 - 13:33

This week we're continuing our A Collection of Lovely Things series with a theme of Green: Home & Environ...View more

What Friendship Actually Looks Like for Busy Women

Apr 21, 2026 - 13:03

This week we're continuing our A Collection of Lovely Things series with a theme of Yellow Friendship Gat...View more