We’re checking in with writer Chris Sadhill. In this post, he sums up what he’s been up to, outlines the evolution of his writing journey, and shares frustrations with which many creatives can relate.
Take a look at his author bio:
Chris Sadhill is an evocative writer and poet whose work dissects the human experience from the fringe. His writing is recognized for its meaningfully layered hybrid of in-your-face and nuanced beauty, often exploring life’s darker realities. His stories have been described as powerful, reflective, and artfully woven, featuring deeply flawed and fractured characters burdened by struggle.
Sadhill has been published in Querencia Press, SFS Publishing, and most recently Seton Hill University’s Eye Contact Magazine. He is a multi-award-winning poet and short story writer, with numerous recognitions across national and international competitions, including Elegant Literature.
He resides near State College, Pennsylvania, with his wife, two cats, and their Mini-goldendoodle, Winston.
Chris! It’s been two years since our last interview. What did 2025 look like for you in terms of writing projects & new developments? What’s on the horizon for 2026-27?
Now, this is a loaded question—one I’ll try to peel apart like an onion, but only briefly.
Briefly because I’d rather not rehash what was already incinerated and left behind me to smolder. And much like an onion, 2025 leaves a certain pungency that lingers long after the peeling and chopping—and, for a select unnamed few, a raging river of tears.
Hearing that it’s been two years since our last interview invokes a mild but temporary depression. My inner voice immediately starts screaming: You fucking loser, get on it. Why haven’t you written that novel yet? Two goddamn years? What the hell are you waiting for? Are you even a writer?
Clearly, my inner voice isn’t very friendly.
It’s funny how, in retrospect, we only understand certain truths once enough time has passed. Reality has a way of revealing itself long after the moment has ended.
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