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The Power of the Underdog: Underdogs, Trauma Recovery, and Why Real Stories Matter
I don’t usually get political, but if you like rooting for the underdog, then this week’s 2026 midterm election was epic. I was truly joyous about the election results across the country. People who were royally underestimated won a near-legendary victory. I loved it. People of color, people who are true to their religious beliefs, people who aren’t afraid to keep silent about the state of the country. They showed up, and the voters came through for them.

Tanya Madsen
12 hours ago3 min read


After the Storm: My Weekend at the 2026 St. George Smuttastic Book Fair
This weekend was a whirlwind — two full days at the 2026 St. George Smuttastic Book Fair, five hours of travel each way, and more conversations than my introvert heart was prepared for. I’m exhausted in the best possible way, and before I collapse into a well‑earned coma, I had to jump online and say thank you.

Tanya Madsen
Sep 132 min read
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