// 003 :       there will be triggering themes on my account, and i won’t be able to tag everything (bar solos or longform writing). steph, as a journalist, does not shy away from complicated and difficult subjects and themes in her work. at times, she can seem detached. so, as a general rule, if dead dove themes are a trigger for you, or not something you’d like to see, i understand completely and encourage you to not follow or interact with me. comfort is key. naturally, if it isn’t obvious already, i’d prefer to write with those who are 21 or older.// 004 :       i’m mostly comfortable with nsfw writing if the chemistry is there, but i won’t partake in anything too crazy on the timeline just for my own—and other’s—comfort. i’m also not crazy on shipping—i’m not looking for a partner for her with any great ferocity or interest. if it happens, it happens—but it’s not my intent. steph is pretty charming and personable but extremely closed-off so if i was ever to ship here it would need to develop naturally or at the very least be pre-planned. i also have something wrong with me (jstrong gene) where everything i do, it’s with the utmost seriousness and devotion and i got a job so i don’t have time for that rn. (half joke.)

// 001 :       writer is 26 years old, and goes by pixie. i like to think i’m pretty chill and friendly and i love to chat and make friends, so please feel free to reach out to plot or wax lyrical w me! i should also say that i have a super low tolerance for drama and weird behaviour because i’m an old lady and have been writing on this hellsite for far too long, and—ultimately—this whole thing is a hobby! it is also meant to be fun (can’t overstate that enough!) and relaxing and an escape. as such, my trigger finger when it comes to the block button is sensitive. just saying! ♡// 002 :       writing is a passion of mine, but it is also something i have to really think hard about at times—especially with heavier or more sombre themes. steph is a growing oc still in development so i spend a lot of energy working on her. additionally, i can go through phases where i have a complete lack of muse or am busy being a student and a person irl which can mean that my activity may be sporadic at times. i’m always quicker with shorter threads & banter, but long threads can take me a while at times on account of my shit-for-brains. if you’re impatient, i’m probably not the best writing partner for you.

GENERAL .
•   name   :   stephanie alejandra garcia
•   alias   :   steph, SG
•   dob   :   december 3, 1987
•   age   :   37 years old
•   zodiac : sag 𖤓 taurus ☾ libra ⇡
•   pronouns   :   she / her
•   orientation   :   lesbian
•   species   :   human (to her dismay)
•   heritage   :   cuban-american
•   languages   :   english (native), spanish (second language), french (conversational)
•   occupation   :   journalist, writer, reporter
•   face claim(s)   :   natalie morales
•   voice claim(s)   :   natalie moralesPHYSICAL .
•   eyes   :   dark brown
•   hair   :    brunette with blonde highlights
•   height   :   5'7"
•   build   :   slim
• clothing : either business casual or tragic graphic tees. there is no in between. always showered in jewelry; she has a particular love for rings and is not afraid of mixing metals or looking a little bit crazy.MENTAL .
•   alignment   :   chaotic good
•   myers-briggs :   infj
•   temprament   :   melancholic.
•   enneagram   :   1w9.
•   likes   :   libraries, beer, print journalism, long walks, black coffee, complicated women, old school diners, fountain pens, twizzlers, tight hugs, political theory, philosophy.
•   dislikes   :   republicans, rich girls (except that one), clickbait, talking on the phone, being wrong, men with podcasts, old-school journalists, buzzfeed, routine, detachment, objectivity, performative apathy, liars, stan culture, mark ravenhead, tiktok.

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY.✎ what happens when the least powerful man in the room is the smartest? (2009) columbia political review
✎ how to build a god (and why you shouldn't) (2012) the atlantic
✎ the price of saying no (2014) jezebel
✎ people on ATN sure seem to respect women a lot! (2015) jezebel
✎ silence strategies: michael sofrelli's optics of retreat (2016) the atlantic
✎ gil eavis and the last stand of the left (2018) the new york times
✎ are we ready for another sofrelli? (2019) the new york times
✎ the year the noise stopped (2020) the new york times
✎ what did you think would happen? (2021) the atlantic
✎ the devil you know: the cult of jeryd mencken (2022) the atlantic
✎ a new chapter for america: 20 years after the presidency that tried to warn us (2023) vanity fair
✎ rebel without a cause: bunny sofrelli rewrites the narrative (2024) vanity fair

❝ + POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES : observant, deeply principled, loyal, articulate, intuitive, good listener, patient, curious, perceptive, eloquent, funny, principled, focused, driven, idealistic, empathetic, sweet, sensible, imaginative.❝ - NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES : self-mythologising, impatient, obsessive, resentful, self-righteous, avoidant, stubborn, demanding, bossy, judgmental, bitter, guilt-ridden, blunt, self-pitying at times, overthinker, perfectionist.BACKGROUND.
•   birthplace   :  queens, new york city
•   current residence   :   brooklyn, new york city
•   family   :   steph and her elder brother, salvador. were raised by their mother, elena.
•   pets   :   a cat named 'talese' after gay telese.
•   significant other   :   none.BACKSTORY.
tba. basics are as follows:raised by a single mother and her elder brother. mom worked as a nurse, brother followed in her footsteps. steph was pretty quiet in her youth and initially wanted to write fiction, but as she got older and more socially aware she realised the importance of real-life journalism. went to columbia on a scholarship and exhausted her social battery making connections to guarantee a job at the atlantic upon her graduation. since then, she was worked for the new york times, harper's, jezebel, vox, and a myriad of other publications (both traditional and online). at the moment she works for vantiy fair. since rebel, steph loves focusing on dynastic rot and the one percent. not for drama, but because she has seen firsthand now what these people do to not only the countrymen, but those in their immediate proximity.