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Chelsey Engel

Pittsburghers need to be better neighbors

Many Pittsburghers, especially local politicians, love to tout our city for being named “Most Livable” by publications like USA Today. They…

Dec 20, 2022

Pittsburghers need to be better neighbors

Dec 20, 2022

Anniversaries and First Times

It is hard to believe that I published my debut novel three years ago. In many ways, during this time, we’ve endured many challenges and…

Aug 10, 2022

Anniversaries and First Times

Aug 10, 2022

Six Thrilling and Moving Books for Fans of Red Dead Redemption II

Listen, I’m as surprised as anyone that I turned out to be a gaming nerd, but when you get down to it, a good story is a good story — I…

Jun 4, 2021

Six Thrilling and Moving Books for Fans of Red Dead Redemption II

Jun 4, 2021

Talking Queer History, Music, and Self-Care with WROTE

I meant to publish this post several moons ago, yet somehow, amidst the craziness of life, I forgot. So, happy holidays! :)

Dec 13, 2019

Talking Queer History, Music, and Self-Care with WROTE

Dec 13, 2019

Book Ideas for Every Young Reader, from Artists to Athletes

There is certainly no one-size-fits-all for reading preferences, especially for kids and teens who seem to change personalities and…

Dec 13, 2018

Book Ideas for Every Young Reader, from Artists to Athletes

Dec 13, 2018

Messy, Hard, and Bad: What I’ve Learned about Writing a Novel’s First Draft

Even though I’d always wanted to write a book since I was a stubborn kid locking myself in my room for hours on end daydreaming about the…

Nov 28, 2018

Messy, Hard, and Bad: What I’ve Learned about Writing a Novel’s First Draft

Nov 28, 2018

Breaking Down the Barriers to Exercising with EDS and Hypermobility

*Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. I’m just a girl, standing in front of a mirror, asking her body what the hell is wrong and…

Dec 5, 2017

Breaking Down the Barriers to Exercising with EDS and Hypermobility

Dec 5, 2017

Zen and the Art of Acceptance

Buddhism offers comforting path for LGBTQ community

May 2, 2017

Zen and the Art of Acceptance

May 2, 2017

When Women Feel Lost, They Can be Found in Unions

As Women’s History Month marches on with social media hashtags and documentary screenings and powerful slogans, the perception can come…

Mar 8, 2017

When Women Feel Lost, They Can be Found in Unions

Mar 8, 2017

From Arrows to Flowers, Demons to Friends

“The more a person has seen his own clinging, the less the need to get in the way of intimate connection.”

Jun 12, 2014

From Arrows to Flowers, Demons to Friends

Jun 12, 2014

Chelsey Engel

Chelsey Engel

Chelsey is a labor communicator and activist in Pittsburgh, PA. Her debut novel, A Summer of Fever and Freedom, is out everywhere now. www.chelseyengel.com

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