Hey hey from the QCA!
The Quad Cities Area, which straddles* the Mississippi River
*word choice? see teacher
Out Here in the Fields is written by Alison McGaughey (me!), a GenXer in Davenport, Iowa. Here’s a quick peek at recent posts.
Join me as I explore
what it’s like to be considered past your prime (while not feeling fully adult)
80s & 90s nostalgia (and aging-related horrors, like AC Slater for AARP)
pop culture obsessions, including singer/songwriters extraordinaire
what it’s like to discover in your late 40s that you actually DID get Disney-princess brainwashed, even though you thought you didn’t.
Some of my more popular posts have focused on topics like…
why I can’t even bring the salad
washing my own mouth out with soap
a little Hollywood connection to my tiny hometown
interviews with people whose work I admire, like this graphic memoir author
HERE’S WHAT SUBSCRIBERS HAVE TO SAY
“Hi Alison. I've met you [in real life]. Also, I enjoy humorous writing, and you are very funny!” —Alta P.
“Alison, your writing brings me a lot of joy! Keep it up!”
—Mandy G.
“You are a talented writer Alison! Your curiosity is contagious! Your writing is engaging, entertaining and informative. I always learn something and have fun in the process!”
—Angela S.
“We subscribe because you are our daughter & a great entertaining writer.”
— my parents. (But still!)
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