The Pursuit of Happiness

Substacknewsletter · by Shawn

I write about my transgender, gay, and neurodivergent experiences; U.S. politics; environmentalism; progressive spirituality; the craft of fiction writing (including writing tips); and may occasionally post my photography and poetry.

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Observed frequency
Every two weeks
From 7 posts indexed in the last 90 days
Last post
Nov 7, 2026
7 days ago
Likely audience
readers of romantic poetry
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The Pursuit of Happiness is a Substack newsletter by Shawn covering romantic longing, separation and reunion and 19th century love letters. NewsletterFIT indexed 7 posts from it in the last 90 days, most recently on Nov 7, 2026.

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  • romantic longing
  • separation and reunion
  • 19th century love letters
  • anti-LGBTQ hate crimes
  • Venture-N bar shooting Tucson

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