Play — John Carstens

DIVERGENT WRITING

Ask anyone who's ever had a beer with me: I love to weave words and spin yarns. You'll find a selection of my short stories, personal essays, and satirical pieces in McSweeney’s, Slackjaw, and Medium.

OBSEQUIOUS HOSTING

Recently, my wife and I got into the hospitality business. We renovated this vacation A-frame, branded it, and added a bunch of fun details around the home and property. I’ve done a ton of writing for Goathaus, from the comprehensive guidebook, to the cheeky instructional labels, to my notes to guests—which they seem to enjoy, judging by their reviews. Book this “midcentury modern retreat on the edge of Wisconsin’s famous peninsula” on Airbnb, but only if you bathe regularly.

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NONSENSE DOODLING

I've also recently reapplied myself to one of my childhood passions: drawing. This is just the beginning of my culture-inspired collections. Today, it's hair, robots, Packers, bleak landscapes, and Day of the Dead. Future themes will include, but not be limited to, spaceships, modernist architecture, video games, maps, and technicolor vomit. Look for them in my Society6 and Redbubble shops.

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PICTURE DIDDLING

And like everyone else you know, I take lots of pictures. I've got low skill but a good eye. Not the best, but better than most.