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Explore the writings of our humans that write to us regularly! Beyond a single narrative, poem, or story, these authors share writings on a variety of topics, sometimes in the form of long-term series, about their current lived experiences, opinions, and their histories.

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Eighteen Words That Saved My Life by Fabian

I don’t care what people say about you, I know where your heart is, I raised you. Before I ever entered the prison gates, these eighteen words were given to…
October 27, 2025

It Takes A Village by Jasper

It’s my birthday and I am enjoying myself, making rounds, feeling good. Yesterday, I saw my niece for the first time in about fifteen or sixteen years. I got arrested…
October 23, 2025

A Pinprick in His Infinite Kindness

At 18, I believed that whatever I prayed for would come true. I prayed with all my heart that I would go to my murder trial and be found “NOT…
October 13, 2025

Sensationalize by Tommy Lee

I feel as though my written word proves more eloquent than the way I am prone to speak, pondered and devised through more time to think. A mind full (not…
September 25, 2025

“Every Journey is Unique” by Nick Springer

For a large portion of the incarcerated population here at Mule Creek, programming is everything. People would like to believe the rehabilitation process is a one-size-fits-all model and are constantly…
September 19, 2025

Letting Go, Moving Forward

I want to see all inmates go home, especially the guys who have been in prison all their lives like myself. We have been off lockdown and are finally programming…
July 28, 2025

“Internalizing Things, NOT a Way to Recover” by Taina

How are we, transfolk, supposed to feel safe if we can’t even rely on those paid to keep us safe? Dear friends at HoSQ, Your words are like a soft…
July 28, 2025

Too Young to Die in Prison: A Tribute to Rock

Everybody liked Rock. He was that kind of guy. Likable. Full of life. Always giving back. Ventura was my best friend. I loved him like a brother. He loved life,…
May 29, 2025

A New Chapter: Adjusting to Life Beyond San Quentin’s Death Row

At the Juneteenth event, I had the chance to share my story from San Quentin’s Death Row and talk about how I was able to write all my books. That…
April 9, 2025

Cold Cells and Haunted Memories-Confronting the Past

Talk about guilt and remorse. Am I worthy or do I deserve such kind and compassionate treatment? It was March 25th, 2005, the one-year anniversary of the day I cowardly…
April 3, 2025

A Seat for Mom & Dad

They used to sit there together, such a priceless view and location. My mother, Margaret Ann, passed away last Monday at the age of 96. I’m doing alright. My father…
February 20, 2025

Interview with Courtney

Courtney Rein The Beat Within Teacher inside San Quentin Interviewed by: Rodney, inside SQ staff member about music inside San Quentin Rodney: What is your name? Courtney: Courtney Rein. R:…
December 6, 2024

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