Frances Scott

The Best Death It was an honor to write and have this essay published about my friend, Susan, who chose death with dignity and died in May 2025.

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My Friend Susan Died. A Week Later, A Post Popped Up On Her Facebook Account. "I asked if she was scared. 'No, I’m mainly curious,' she replied."

There is a lot to miss about my friend, Susan. But she died on her own terms. @longreads.com @huffpost.com #dying #deathwithdignity #friends #writing
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My Friend Susan Died. A Week Later, A Post Popped Up On Her Facebook Account. "I asked if she was scared. 'No, I’m mainly curious,' she replied."

My friend, Susan, had a twisted sense of humor and I miss her. #dying #cancer #deathwithdignity @huffpost.com @noahmichelson.bsky.social
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A parent experiences cutoff Guest post from Frances Scott

My essay captures a small part of the complicated dynamics of family estrangement. #family #etrangement
A parent experiences cutoff.
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It was a great episode @ginatron.bsky.social

A few of my favorite things: reading, writing and dogs.

Hard at work! @janefriedman.com

Everybody was tired, everybody needs money and you gotta laugh The weather was nice Saturday, but the heat felt sudden and the haze of controlled burns loomed overhead. It was the first farmers’ market of the season in downtown Missoula and the annual Br…

Laughing helps
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The answer is write more, unfortunately

Oh good. I love @mauricenow.bsky.social

I've been cussing more than usual. It helps. I recommend it.

My afternoon reading buddy.

Learn the Facts About Anal Cancer Early detection is key for this cancer that's primarily caused by the HPV virus

It's been 2 years since I was treated for anal cancer. It wasn't a hemorrhoid! My essay at @nextavenue.bsky.social shares symptoms and more. Today is anal awareness day.
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Caring for these three this week. They insist I get up from writing and take them for a walk, feed them, pet them or play ball. How can resist?

Me too. Got coffee in hand, here we go.

Oh Lilly, I am so sorry.

Happy to be in Sari Botton's Memoir Monday. Check out The Warmth of Dogs and other essays in Memoir Monday. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

The Warmth of Dogs A Memoir by Frances Scott                                                                                     In my childhood home nights were filled with……

My little essay, The Warmth of Dogs, is out. You may read it at Bright Flash Literary Review. #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub brightflash1000.com/2025/03/03/t...

Beautiful

Dogs and kids, my two favorite living things.

Bright Flash Literary Review accepted my essay! It's coming out in March. Ollie, one of my dog sitting clients is a main character.

Happy pub day to @caseymulliganwalsh.bsky.social
She writes beautifully of loss, resilience and hope.
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Where the Light Shines The clinks and hisses of the old heat radiators gently wake me this morning. I don’t mind. In these early hours, it’s quiet and peaceful at the hotel where I live . I can walk the hall …

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My writing companion this week. He only demands belly rubs.

Looking forward to it.

Is it Saturday or Caturday? It's time to tidy up my desk. #writingcommunity

Good morning from my writing support group. They are here to support you too. #writingcommuntiy #5amwritersclub

Tiny Love Stories: ‘His Wife Invited Me Over’ (Gift Article) Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

Here you go, should be able to read it www.nytimes.com/2024/02/20/s...

Best smile ever! So happy for you.