My little warrior princess turns 11.
I celebrate all that makes her amazing in my latest Beyond the Balcony article. I also share a special moment that truly embodies who she is.
Happy Birthday, Danika.
I just released a new episode of "The Movie Breakdown" where I reveal my most anticipated movies of 2026.
There is a decent slate of original and unique-looking movies this year. I'm excited to kick off the year with optimism. 🎬
#MoviePodcast #2026Movies #MovieTalk
🧠My latest 'Beyond the Balcony' challenges how we use the word 'lazy'.
I look at AuDHD, burnout, rest, and the need for empathy and understanding.
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#RestIsNotLazy #AuDHD #NeurodivergentWriter #ADHD #MentalHealth #Autism
Starting 2026 without resolutions and with a statement instead:
Done is better than perfect.
My latest 'Beyond the Balcony' explores creativity, AuDHD, rejection, burnout, and learning to work with my brain instead of against it.
#Autism #AuDHD #ADHD #NeurodivergentWriter #NewYearGoals
In the latest 'Life on the Balcony' newsletter, I reveal why I am ditching New Year's Resolutions. I also share my (very flexible) plans for a future paid tier.
If the piece resonates, then please consider subscribing. 💙
My latest 'Beyond the Balcony' reveals the most popular articles, top searches, downloaded episodes, newsletter hits, and other fun stats of 2025.
Thank you for reading my work in 2025, and excited for an even better 2026!
My latest 'Life on the Balcony' is a deeply personal essay exploring when AuDHD can feel disabling.
If you’re exploring neurodivergence or trying to understand someone you love, I hope this helps.
#AuDHD #AutismAwareness #NeurodivergentWriter #ADHD #MentalHealth
Boxing Day means more to us than sales, because it’s our son Everett’s birthday.
I can’t believe he’s 14 already. I shared a few heartfelt thoughts about him today, along with photos from over the years. ❤️
🎄 I’m offering limited spots for fully custom Letters from Santa and original Christmas stories, written from scratch.
My latest blog post includes a full Santa letter sample, so readers know what to expect.✨
#SantaLetters #ChristmasWriting #IndieWriters #Parents #HolidayTraditions
Small but important update: I refreshed my 'About Me' page and finally added a 'Hire Me' page to 'Beyond the Balcony'.
I’m currently available for holiday rush work or writing you’d like ready for a New Year launch.
#FreelanceWriter #Writing #WriterForHire #CreativeWork
🎄 Last-minute Christmas gift idea!
🎅 Santa Letters: $30/$50
✨ Custome Stories: $75/$150/$300 (Ultimate: PDF + audio)
📩 DM or email: christopher.d.spicer @ gmail.com
Under $100 → full upfront | $100+ → 50% upfront, 50% on delivery
#ChristmasGifts #SantaLetters #CustomStories #PersonalizedGift
My latest 'Life on the Balcony' dives into how 'Wicked' is one of the best depictions of the outsider, embracing being yourself far better than many classic Hollywood movies I grew up with.
#Wicked #WickedForGood #FilmDiscussion #MovieMusicals #OutsiderStories #PopCulture
I’m gearing up to return to reviewing movies again, and to celebrate, I’ve put together a 2026 movie preview.
I’ve been totally out of the loop, which means descriptions are entirely made-up.
#Movies #FilmCommunity #2026Movies #BeyondTheBalcony #PopCulture #FilmTalk #IndieWriter #Humor #BskyMovies
My biggest worry is how long Netflix will stick with keeping WB movies as theatrical releases, or if they'll make them like their token-style Netflix theatrical releases of one weekend in a few hundred cinemas.
Million views on my site in September.
But none turned to subscribers or became deeply engaged.
Drags up feelings from childhood, able to get a laugh, but always feeling disconnected.
Connection doesn't always happen for me.
But when it does, it’s magic.
Childhood me: hitting the reset button on every video game.
Adult me: learning life has no reset button.
Neurodivergence explains a lot, but embracing the messy moments is still the real win.
I explore it in my latest 'Life on the Balcony'.
#ADHD #Autism #Neurodivergence #NoResetButton
Are you annoyed when movie descriptions seem to spoil the whole story?
I’m here to fix that with some misleading but accurate movie descriptions. Now up on 'Beyond the Balcony'.
#Film #Movies #MovieHumor #PopCulture #Writing #BeyondTheBalcony #FilmCommunity #IndieWriter #MovieFans
“What have you done today?”
The question sends me back to the classroom, where a teacher is staring at my unfinished page, radiating annoyance and shame.
I unpack the weight of that question in my latest 'Beyond the Balcony' post.
#Neurodivergent #ADHD #AuDHD #MentalHealth #InvisibleWork
My latest 'Beyond the Bacony' explores how high-masking autistics are too often labeled instead of supported.
We all need more understanding and less judgment, especially for invisible struggles.
#ActuallyAutistic #HighMaskingAutistic #Neurodiversity #InvisibleChallenges #MentalHealth
I never stop feeling.
Textures. Emotions. Relationships. Moments.
My new poem on 'Beyond the Balcony' captures them all. Maybe it’ll stir something in you, too.
#Poetry #CreativeWriting #Emotions #BeyondTheBalcony #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity
To celebrate my birthday, I shared 48 things I love; one for each of my years on this planet. 💙
Read it on Beyond the Balcony!
#BirthdayPost #BeyondTheBalcony #WritingCommunity #PopCulture #Gratitude #CreativeLife #NeurodivergentJoy
My latest 'Life on the Balcony' explores the often hidden struggles of being autistic and ADHD. A reminder: low support doesn’t mean no support.
If it resonates, please consider subscribing.
#Autism #ADHD #Neurodivergence #MentalHealth #LifeOnTheBalcony
I finally got to review a horror movie for The Video Librarian! 🎥👻
Check out my thoughts on the supernatural found footage feature, 'What Happened to Dorothy Bell?'
#HorrorMovies #FoundFootage #IndieHorror #FilmReview #MovieReview #ScaryMovies #IndependentFilm #MediaLiteracy #VideoLibrarian
'I’m Autistic, Now What?' video perfectly captured so many ADHD realities; it inspired my latest Beyond the Balcony post, where I look at 10 daily ADHD habits and how they show up in my life.
#ADHD #AuDHD #Neurodivergent #ADHDLife #Neurodiversity #ADHDAwareness #AutismAcceptance #BeyondTheBalcony
After years of autistic burnout, I’m rebuilding my career. But a collection agency is chasing me for $1,840, and I don’t have it right now.
If my work has ever connected, please consider supporting me:
PayPal: paypal.me/ChristopherDSpicer
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/christopherdspicer
My latest 'Life on the Balcony' is a deeply personal poetic look at what it feels like to live decades high-masking autism and ADHD.
If you’ve ever worn a mask just to belong, this one’s for you. I leave my heart in this one, so it would mean a lot if you'd read it.
My latest 'Beyond the Balcony' post declares the arrival of ads. I explain my decision and the importance of valuing our work as creators. It's believing my stories, and the weird pop culture rabbit holes have worth.
#WritingCommunity #NeurodivergentWriter #BeyondTheBalcony
⚾In my latest 'Life on the Balcony', I explore what the Blue Jays taught me about perseverance, rejection, and hope, and how those lessons shape my own creative journey.💙
#BlueJays #WritingLife #Perseverance #Creativity #LifeOnTheBalcony
Win or lose, the Blue Jays made me believe again. 💙⚾
After 32 years, this incredible season reminded me what it feels like to hope, root for an underdog, and believe in yourself.
I wrote about it in my 'Life on the Balcony' Substack.
#BlueJays #Baseball #WorldSeries #NeurodivergentCreator
In my latest 'Video Librarian' review, I explore 'Simulating Religious Violence', a powerful documentary about researchers using simulations to understand which communities are most vulnerable to extremist recruitment.
#Documentary #FilmReview #VideoLibrarian #TechForGood #SocialImpactFilm