Why I’m Reclaiming the Quiet: Creating Outside the Machine

Sometimes, the things that once felt right begin to hum at a frequency we can no longer ignore. Recently, I discovered that the journals I originally linked through Amazon had been blocked without explanation. No warning, no message, just silence. And in that silence, I started listening to something deeper.

I’ve always been guided by my conscience, both as a writer and as a human being. I believe creativity should stay rooted in integrity, not algorithms. But lately, it’s become harder to reconcile what’s happening in the larger world with the actions of certain corporations. I don’t want my work to live in a space that doesn’t align with the values I write about.

So I’ve decided to take all Quiet Cup Press journals off Amazon and begin rebuilding them through Ingram. It feels slower, more intentional, but also more right. My goal has never been mass reach; it’s been meaningful reach.

Eventually, I may move The Seeker’s Lessons away from Amazon as well. These choices aren’t about rebellion, they’re about returning to what feels true. Quiet Cup Press was never meant to be loud. It was meant to be honest.

If you’ve supported the work so far, thank you. You can now find The Seeker’s Reflection Journal and future companion projects directly through QuietCupPress.com, where every download supports the art, the integrity, and the quiet that built this space in the first place.