A New Chapter: Short Stories, Substack, and Best Fiends
Hi friends,
If you’ve been here a while, you already know I believe in the power of a well-told story. The kind that lingers. The kind that catches you off guard and makes you think, Wait—what just happened?
That won’t be changing anytime soon. But today, I want to share something new I’ve been working on—something I’m genuinely excited about.
I’ve launched a Substack, and I’d love to have you there.
Why Substack?
I’ve been craving a space where fiction can stand on its own—where it doesn’t get buried under life updates, musings, or algorithm noise. Substack felt like the right move. It’s simple, clean, and personal. A place where stories go directly from my hands to your inbox. No ads, no filters—just you and the story.
My Substack is simply called Tessa Burman, and it will be the new home for all my short stories moving forward.
What’s There Now:
Best Fiends
To kick things off, I’m publishing a story called Best Fiends.
What Is Best Fiends?
Best Fiends is a no-holds-barred short story series about two chaotic best friends—Lola and Mess—who drink too much, fight too loud, and love each other like war buddies in sequins.
There are llamas.
There are biker bars.
There are glitter-related incidents that probably violated local laws.
Every episode is a bite-sized blast of unhinged friendship, questionable life choices, and ride-or-die loyalty told with full sass and zero apologies.
If you’ve ever:
– Worn heels to brunch just to ruin someone’s day
– Or adopted a stray animal because “it felt right”
…then Best Fiends is for you.
Follow this link to the first two episodes:
Wait—What About This Blog?
Still here. Still me. Still all the messy thoughts, behind-the-scenes peeks, odd writing rituals, and occasional rambles you’ve come to expect.
The Substack isn’t a replacement. It’s just a new room in the same house.
This blog will continue as always—but if you want to read the latest stories as soon as they’re released, or follow Best Fiends as it unfolds, the Substack is where that’s happening.
Come Along?
You can check it out and subscribe
New stories will land in your inbox, along with a few extras from time to time—like notes on process, sketches of ideas that didn’t make it, or maybe even some behind-the-scenes chaos.
I am learning as I go. Right now I have another episode set to drop on Friday of next week.
Thanks, as always, for reading. Your support, your comments, your quiet presence here—it all means the world to me. I’m excited to start this new chapter with you.
See you there (and still here),
Tessa
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