S. E. Presley: Pens, Lenses & Voices

04/13/2026

I appreciate your patience these past few months. I’ve been behind the scenes reworking the website and aligning everything across my pages, and it means a lot that you’ve stuck around while things have been a little quiet.

May marks a big milestone for me. I’ll be finishing my second degree, which opens the door to getting back to what started all of this in the first place… writing new stories and building fresh collections.

This next stretch is about momentum. New pieces are coming. New perspectives. More of the kind of work that feels lived in, not rushed.

Looking ahead to Fall 2026, I’ve got a few broadcasts lined up that I’m excited to share with you. Overlapping Voices debuts with a wider mix of history, science, art, and whatever else finds its way into the night sky. Sci-Fi Signals from September will launch with a full run, revisiting classics and exploring new stories as the days start to shift. And if time allows, Whisky & Wafers will bring conversations to the table that range from thoughtful to a little rough around the edges.

I'm getting back to it, and I’m honored to have you here for it.

11/22/2025

“The Kitchen Is a Place of Healing”

A poem dedicated to the caregivers of those who look after loved ones with mental health and mental illness challenges.

https://www.sepresley.com/post/the-kitchen-is-a-place-of-healing

07/29/2025

Another magical week is in the books!

For many people, Shark Week is something fun for TV. It's a chance to learn about the oceans' mysteries, tap into primal fears, enjoy the occasional "what if" scenario if Megalodons lived, and understand conservation efforts as Discovery tries to de-mystify these fish from monsters to fellow inhabit...

05/12/2025

We all know how much fun the mud can be!

The spring rain had just ended, leaving behind a backyard that looked less like a lawn and more like a squishy, shimmering marshland. Raindrops clung to every blade of grass, glittering like diamonds in the early sun. Birds chirped, the air smelled like fresh earth, and puddles the size of small lak...

05/04/2025

Let's be honest: we all love a great doughnut, especially from a small town. There is a place called Silverpine Ridge that has the best doughnuts in the world.

The doughnuts sizzled as June lowered them into the grease. This was her favorite time of day: the making. The quiet before the door started opening with faces and voices. She was up before the sun...

05/04/2025

For Sundae's first adventure, our heroine visits a cherry farm.
https://www.sepresley.com/post/sundaes-sundays-cherry-on-top

05/04/2025

Welcome to my new series, "Sundae's Sundays".

Meet Sundae, a clever, pink-collared Boston Terrier with a big personality and an even bigger appetite for adventure (and snacks). Each Sunday, Sundae embarks on a new escapade that turns the everyday into laugh-out-loud chaos. From chasing down ice cream trucks to becoming an accidental farm ambassador, Sundae’s stories blend humor, heart, and just a touch of canine mischief.

https://www.sepresley.com/sundaes-sundays

05/02/2025

Well, I'm doing this thing...again.

That experience left me with a deep sense of closure, but it also stirred a new and unexpected question. What was I supposed to do after finishing something that had long been left undone?

05/01/2025

You know it's that time of year!

The dog heard him coming before I did. She woke out of a deep sleep on the rug and was completely alert and whining at the door. I knew this day was coming, but I hoped...

04/23/2025

Whoops! I forgot to share my first Flash! of the Week. I present to you "Julie"

It was that fleeting hour of day when the moon and sun were high and bright at the same time. Like many things in my life, these summer nights wouldn't last much longer. I say quietly on a...