bitter talk

Over the years I've been part of more roleplaying communities than I can count, and if there's one thing that seems to exist in every single one of them, it's gatekeeping. I've never really understood it. I've watched people fight tooth and nail to control the direction of stories, defend...

Interviewer: Hello and welcome to Bitter Talk, where we break down all the fun happenings in the Bitterverse! Today we have a very special guest joining us: the one, the only, Kitter Bitters herself. Welcome, Kitter! Kitter: Thanks for having me. It's always nice to spend time with the voices...

I've been thinking a lot lately about forgiveness. Not just the kind we offer others, but the kind we desperately need ourselves. The truth is that we all mess up sometimes. Every single one of us. Me included. One of the hardest feelings in the world is realizing that you've hurt someone...

For most of my life, I've been a people pleaser. I wish I could say that wasn't true, but it is. I care deeply about making other people happy. I want people to like me. I want them to approve of my choices. I want them to tell me I'm doing a good job. Sometimes I seek validation so often that...

When I created Katarine Ryiah, I was twelve years old. Looking back, that's honestly wild to think about. This hobby has been part of my life for nineteen and a half years now. Nearly two decades of stories, characters, worlds, and friendships. It's amazing to me that something I started as a...

Interviewer: Welcome to Bitter Talk! The show where we discuss all things related to the Bitterverse. Today we have an exclusive interview with the author of Bitter Tales From the Galaxy herself, Kitter Bitters. Welcome, Kitter, and thanks for joining us today. Kitter: It's not like I had much...

Lately I've been thinking about vanity. Not the obvious kind. Not standing in front of a mirror admiring yourself. Not bragging or showing off. I'm talking about the quieter form of vanity, the obsessive concern with how other people see you. The constant second-guessing. The endless replaying...

I GOT MY PHD!!!!!!!! Sincerely, Dr. Kitter Bitters