The short version is this: I am tired of fighting against platforms that feel volatile, unpredictable, and, quite frankly, have broken their core promise of connecting me with the community that I have built.

Staying in places like Facebook and Instagram has never been about going viral, chasing trends, or amassing the most followers.

It’s been about connecting with YOU as a fellow Halloween lover.

And, simply put, I don’t feel like those platforms offer me that anymore. (And I’m not alone in that opinion.)

I’m opting to use the free member tier on Patreon as my social media feed.

While you do need to create a Patreon account to follow along, you can do so at no cost and continue to see social media-style posts from me like you’re used to.

For the sake of transparency, I will continue to maintain accounts on Pinterest and Spotify. You may also still see me popping in to support other creators and small businesses.

Maybe! Rather than pouring my energy into building a new platform right now where my audience may or may not show up, I’m choosing to focus on spaces I can fully own and control, like my Patreon or my email newsletters.