Milk & Honey's February 2026 State of the Blog

February's Schedule, What Worked, What Didn't, What's Coming, (February Community Event!)

Hi friends, foes, and other cult members,

The Hive buzzed through January trying to keep the Queen warm, through subzero degree weather and snowmageddon, I won’t deny that it was tough. There were deadlines that I missed. There was things that did not work or happen the way I wanted them to.

Let’s talk about what didn’t work:

Tuesdays were my downfall. Something about trying to write on Mondays— after work, after class, after homework— it just wasn’t sustainable. Which is why the below schedule switches all releases to Thursdays (don’t pay attention to this post’s Friday/late release).

The Analysis of The Killing of a Sacred Deer - This was on our January schedule but I never delivered. I wrote about 2 percent of the post and it was already two pages long. The post I wanted to deliver deserved far more time and energy than I had to give. I bit off more than I could chew so rather than posting something that was rushed, I stopped.

For these gaps, I wanted to provide transparency, which is the point of these monthly wrap ups. I am going to keep trying things. Some ideas look great on paper but don’t work in practice, but I will continue to experiment and keeping trying to do something great.

Let’s talk about what did work!

Milk & Honey surpassed 500 subscribers. I know we all like to pretend the numbers don’t matter but they really do. They matter because it means more people have found a place here. It means that the hard work, time, and energy, that I have been putting towards this newsletter is reflecting it. This is the first time that I have been able to grow a platform organically like this. I’ve written more consistently than I ever have before.

Most importantly, none of this would exist without you being here. Thank you.

I wanted to put a picture of me eating cake to celebrate 500 subscribers here but I am legitimately buried in snow and it’s freezing out! Picture of me eating cake is eminent!

Paid Subscribers:

What did you think about Diary of Sam, Chapter 1? Did you like this format of a paid subscriber post? What do you want to see more of in the future? Tell me your thoughts in the comments below. Milk & Honey is planning on offering more benefits for paid subscribers soon!

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Here is everything The Hive touched in January…

I forgot your birthday. - A personal essay written for a friend who would never have a chance to read it.

In the office. - A short story bringing the horrors of office life to the forefront.

First Look: Diary of Sam Chapter 1 - Our first paid subscriber post continuing the story of Sam, a serial killer avenging herself but also coming to terms with even darker secrets.

Also I have to mention this fun note I posted. It made me so incredibly happy to see all of your cats.

Below you will find our February Schedule and at the bottom of this post there is a month long community prompt event!

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February Schedule:

February 5th @ 11:00AM: Personal Essay - TBD

February 12th @ 11:00AM: Short Story - TBD

February 19th @ 11:00AM: Poem Analysis - I May Cease To Be. (Essay Written for British Literature, Fall 2025)

February 24th @ 11:00AM: Paid Subscriber Post - Diary of Sam Chapter 2 (Previous Chapter Becomes Free for all Subscribers)

February 28th @ 11:00AM: State of the Blog - Everything the Hive has Touched - February Community Favorites

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Now to what we all have been waiting for….

February Community Event! Love Letters Never Sent…

Have you ever experienced love on the deepest level? Love that crosses the line from devotion to obsession? Write a love letter depicting fixation and cruelty. Let’s try not to romanticize it, I want the narrator of your letter be the bad guy. We don’t feel bad for them. We don’t idolize them. (talking about YOU, Joe! IYKYK) The letters are meant to reveal something twisted. Bonus points if they are addressed to me so that I can really get immersed. lol.

Rules!

• Any length

• Any format, prose, poetry, flash…whatever you want

• Post anytime in February

• I ask that you subscribe (either paid or unpaid this is open to everyone!) and tag Milk & Honey and in return I will restack with a comment on your work. I will include some of my favorites in the next State of the Blog! Those that I pick, if you’re not already, you will be featured in our recommended section.

• Engage with one other submission if you can! Let’s support each other!

That’s all I have for now lovely little bees. I am looking forward to reading your letters…

Until next time…

meg

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