About
The Bad InfluenceWe’re a Bad Influence because we INCITE change through inclusion, thought and creativity. We imagine a world where people can think critically, express themselves, and thumb their nose at the status quo, together.
Note from the editor
We started out as the Faceless Network of authentic souls on LinkedIn that wanted to help each other find our original voice from the sea of “Influence Marketers” — now our mission is to give as many professional, amateur, and hobbyist writers a place to be seen, to learn, and to collaborate. Although we’re The Bad Influence, we are actually really quite nice and would love for you to spend some time with us.
Editors
Chris Hedges
I 💗 you! ♦Writer, photographer, web designer♦ 🏳️🌈 ⚧️ I'm also on Mastodon at https://hoosier.social/@krissykat
Edward Anderson
Edward has written hundreds of acclaimed true crime articles and has won numerous awards for his short stories. His most recent book is Barbenheimer.
Jonica Bradley (Am I paranoid or RU following me?)
Writer/Painter/Poet/Believes in magic/nature/prays to unicorns/goat expert/bee farmer/mental health advocate/C-PTSD/human rights advocate/coolest person ever
Joe Duncan
I’ve worked in politics for thirteen years and counting. Editor for Sexography: Medium.com/Sexography | The Science of Sex: http://thescienceofsex.substack.com
Marla Bishop
Londoner, philosophy graduate, journalist, relationship coach, wife & mother. MA in Novel Writing; working on 1st novel. Follow me: https://linktr.ee/Marla
Demeter V Delune
S*x educator, Freelance Writer for hire, Journalist. Words in Passionfruit, Pleaser, MamaMia, Giddy, Petit Mort, Daily Dot, Your Tango| demeterdelune.com
Margie Pearl
Tell me a story! margie@margiepearl.com. Author, storyteller, poet, seamstress, knitter, gardener. Bio.link/margiepe
Writers
DataGal
Hello🤚 DataGal here! Owner of DataGal Consulting. Advocate for the power of using YOUR data for YOUR small businesses! https://linktr.ee/DataGal
Filza Chaudhry
Writer, Poet, Creative Visionary, Humanitarian, Editor of Heart Revolution. We are ONE collective, ONE humanity, ONE love💗 https://medium.com/heart-revolution
Sherry McGuinn
Long-time writer and big-time dreamer. Screenwriter. Cat mama. Red lip aficionado. sherrymcguinn@gmail.com
Juliette Roanoke, RN
Hospice Nurse | Mental Health Advocate | Social justice seeker | Silver lining finder | Domestic violence escapee | Surprisingly fast runner
Sunshine Zombiegirl
Existential editor. Sort of undead jack of all trades. AKA Kate sunshinezombiegirl@gmail.com https://substack.com/profile/6384222-sunshine-zombiegirl
G.R. MELVIN
“science of truth isn’t my strong suit. But I can watch from a garage roof; take semi evaluative notes, & make up semi reflective reports, & fake some control”
craig rory lombardi, bronx born
NYC incarnate. An acquired taste; Existentialist from a lost generation; Musician; Painter; Promethean Iconoclast; Beatnik; Feminist.
Marilyn Flower
Writer, sacred fool, improviser, avid reader, novel forthcoming, soul collage facilitator, prayer warrior and did I say writer? https://linktr.ee/marilynflower
Nikola Z. Brenjo
Romantic, Writer, Poet. A lover of Life! Carpe Noctem! my Amazon profile page: https://cutt.ly/SeTRxb
Graceygee
Tea addict, yoga teacher, well-being coach, passionate writer spreading peace. No-BS advice: focus on well-being. https://www.instagram.com/graceygrossmann/
Lisa Bolin
Writer | Poet | Educator | Book-lover | Multilingual | Travel Enthusiast | Garden of Neuro Institute sister | A curious soul | A little fearless
Emme Beckett
I’m Emme, like the letter. Find me at www.emmebeckett.com or email at emmebeckett@gmail.com
Emme Witt-Eden
Sex, relationships, and culture writer. Kink expert. Author of Confessions of a Middle-Aged F-Girl. emmewitt.com
Edward Anderson
Edward has written hundreds of acclaimed true crime articles and has won numerous awards for his short stories. His most recent book is Barbenheimer.
Hannah Chamberlain
Good mental health is an art. That makes me — and you — a mental health artist. It’s all about the joy of ordinary moments. Celebrate them here.
Catrina Daimon Lee
Your worst nightmare. We are legion against the state, capitalism, racism, sexism, ableism, speciesism, and religion
Erika Burkhalter
Photographer, yogi, cat-mom, lover of travel and nature, spreading amazement for Mother Earth, one photo, poem or story at a time. (MA Yoga, MS Neuropsychology)
Marla Bishop
Londoner, philosophy graduate, journalist, relationship coach, wife & mother. MA in Novel Writing; working on 1st novel. Follow me: https://linktr.ee/Marla
Caroline de Braganza
Wise Older Woman (WOW). Poetry, essays, humor. Passion for mental health, social justice, politics, diverse cultures, the world and environment.
Jonica Bradley (Am I paranoid or RU following me?)
Writer/Painter/Poet/Believes in magic/nature/prays to unicorns/goat expert/bee farmer/mental health advocate/C-PTSD/human rights advocate/coolest person ever
Britni Pepper
Whimsical explorer: Britni maps the wide world and human heart with a twinkle in her eye, daring you to find magic in the everyday.
Laurie Livingston Nave
The downhill trip is more fun than the uphill. A 50+ year old mother, wife, nerd, musician and writer. Follow me at https:www.laurienaveauthor.com
LA Smith
Scientist writing about science, business, culture, consent, passion, nonmonogamy, BDSM, sex, grief, love, and desire. I’m retired, I can do anything I want.
Elle Beau ❇︎
Social scientist dispelling cultural myths with research-driven stories. "Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge." ~ Carl Jung
Zita Fontaine
Writer. Dreamer. Hopeless romantic. Newsletter: zita.substack.com Email me: zitafontaine (at) gmail
Charles H. Roast
The “real” me, released into the wild, unashamedly blunt, politically incorrect, brutally honest(in a nice way), funny, and still lovable. And still anonymous.
Breanna Lowman
Poet, writer, creative enthusiast. Wife and mother of three. Lover of different cultures and perspectives. Passionate about authenticity and bridge building.
Rosennab
Empowerment Psychologist, writing to change the world one story at a time. Author/Poet/Public Speaker. Learn more at http://Rosennabakari.com
Henya Drescher
Psychological thrillers writer, wife, mother, weightlifter, gardener. Stolen Truth on Amazon.
Meeta Seth
Learning to write better on Medium since December 2019. Raising a teen and a toddler being a stay-at-home mom.
Megan Brown
Professional weirdo. Late bloomer. “Gifted” burnout. Pessimistic optimist with cognitive distortions and a torn aorta.
Avrumy Jordan
My social media is public though my social life is private. Book available on Amazon https://amazon.com/dp/0578557592/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2rgyEbEHGCW62
Anthony Cloe Huie (Choose Living Over Existing)
Choose Living Over Existing(CLOE)Gender Free Writer(GFW), MartialArts-Auth"The Spirit That Guides Us" "Noir AM""The Lottery" https://twitter.com/dropoutgorgeous
Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier) 😬
The “MD” & “um” in Medium, and the “er” in wisenheimer | Doctor Funny editor/czar | Sultan of satire | disgraced former parking lot attendant
Gaby Rogut
Jack of too many trades. Mom to a son. Former teacher. Bi. Autistic. Mexicana. Need some feedback? Hire me! https://ko-fi.com/gabyrogut/commissions
nocynic
Max Raimi plays viola in the Chicago Symphony. He composes music and despairs over the Detroit Tigers.
Mansa Brice
Personal Trainer, Super Tramp Vagabond, Sociology, Anthropology, Black Experiences, Dog Dad, Other Asstd Titles :)
Robert Bush
Want to read about slippers and baths, farting in a spaceship and ageing ungracefully? Read on, you've come to the right place. 4 x top writer, 10 x boosted.
Amber Blaize
40 something, trying to navigate her way through life & convince everyone (and herself) that she actually knows what she is doing….
Sajeel Khan
Software Developer | Gamer | Singer | Movie Lover | Keen Observer | User of the Imagination
derhr
Writer, lifeguard instructor, paramedic and foreign trade salesman. Observing and analyzing the world around me.
James Kennedy
Welsh. Maker of noise. Scribbler of words. New album and book out now! www.jameskennedystuff.com
Stevie Bryon
From pole dancing to a Sugar Daddy’s plaything. There’s nothing I love more than writing about my love of all of life’s sexual adventures.
Gregory A. Austin
An editor, writer, journalist, and foppish socialite obsessed with creating and helping others tell their best stories. Co-founder of www.writinglodge.com.
Liam Hall
I like to write about crime, among other things. Studying computer security. Join Medium using my referral link https://zeph456.medium.com/membership
Emma Leamore
Making a living out of always having something to say. https://www.instagram.com/eleamore/
MonalisaSmiled
Adultery 101. Dead Bedrooms. Sex out of network. I am terrible and human. So are you. Editor of The Scarlett Letter | P.S. I Hate You | Sexpressions.
Diane Won
Diane writes original, modern, and thought-provoking pieces. Committed to understanding, she loves challenging herself and acquiring new knowledge.
Harper Hazelmare
Writer of cautionary tales, lyrical narratives, and curated essayist. Maker of writings & art at brownhorseherbal.com. (she/they + we/our/ours)
Kimberley Diamond
I write about sex, relationships, kink, non-monogamy & other issues that press on my soul. Some erotica, some my own experience (and some both). Mildly amusing.
T. Mark Mangum
For the serious reader. Short, compelling fiction for the serious reader. I use Imagination, wonder, and surprise to create my tales. Please Enjoy reading them.
Gerthy Bingoly
I’m on an infinite journey, losing and finding my way now and then. But I’ll leave my marks here, for anyone, like me, who needs a lifeline.
Connie Song
Reader | Writer | Poet | Medium Top Writer | Editor of Purple Ink | Coffee Fanatic | Twitter Connie Song 10.
Mimi Bordeaux
Renegade of prose_+ creator of the troubled mentor-= abyss gaunt and drying on the line:+sinking memory flowing through subconscious mind: it's the dreamland
Em Unravelling
Lover of words, books, hiking, nature and big skies. Running is my favourite thing (after the words & the books). As feisty as I need to be.
Alyssa Nicole Maaño
Daydreamer with creative pursuits. Sharing insights on psychology, philosophy, music, art and life.
Craig Lewis
‘‘The Craig Lewis Guide to Surviving the Impossible’ exists because I refuse to allow my suffering to be wasted. survivingtheimpossible@gmail.com
Winifred J. Akpobi
Young, graceful womanist. You should read my stuff while you’re here <3 💌 Email: winifredakpobi@gmail.com
Bill Nicholov
Dad, husband, bestest friend you’ll ever have, President of Macedonian Human Rights Movement Intl, 3-time cancer survivor, desperate for attention, follow me!
Markus Scorelius
Stepping up to perfect the imperfections of the human species. Achieving failure with such specificity as to be assured of success.
GrayMatter
Therapist/Client | Social Justice | Activism | Mental Health | Self-Discovery | Poetry | Editor of Authentic Diamonds.
Phoebe Kirke
Feminist, activist, sister, but above all, hurt. Writing is my path to living life to the fullest.
John Thomson
News and current affairs television producer turned writer. Obsessed with history, politics and human behavior. More at https://woodfall.journoportfolio.com
Robin Hinkley
Robin Hinkley is a musician, teacher and writer from New Zealand. He began his writing career reporting on parliamentary select committee meetings — boring!
Anna da Silva
Ex war reporter turned aid worker then environmentalist. Wife, mum & stepmum. Joining dots with story-telling, poetry, memoir & fiction. @hogglespiking
Tonia Nem
Absurdism. Humor. Fiction. Satire. Poetry. Anti-speciesism. Big water. Colors. Watermelons. Freedom. Me. https://www.instagram.com/idiomattic_by_tonia/
Annelise Lords
Helping you is Healing me! Let's heal each other through our inspirational power of words. thisisanneliselords@mediumauthor.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/Artist
Diane Lee
Word wrangler and law student. Australian. Writer of personal essays and flash fiction. Cat whisperer.
Katharina Jameson
Writing with nothing but honesty about life, sex, relationships, and the human condition as I understand it.
Julie Ranson
Word Lover. Writer. Self-improver. Believer. Widow. Mother of three adults. Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/jjranson
Tracy Stengel
Writer and freelance fiction editor. Find me curled up w/ a blanket of metaphors or at www.tracystengel.com. You can buy me ☕️ at https://ko-fi.com/tracystengel
Hunter Eskew
Writer of suspenseful horror (think supernatural, not gore). https://www.amazon.com/Between-Honor-Evil-Hunter-Eskew/dp/1442125659
Julian D. Agudelo
SaaS Copywriter | The thinking-man’s social feed | A cheap, healthy alternative to all of your internet addictions
Adam Shaw
Retired Coast Guard Flight Mechanic/ Avionics Technician writing articles on everyday ways to save the world.
Deeksha Agrawal
programmer | love literature | space of inclusive perspectives | acceptance for all thoughts that could possibly exist in the Universe
Damian Clarke
I’m a writer and publisher working in Sydney, Australia and London, UK. I specialise in finance, technology, insurance, property, medicine and sustainability.
Erin Ryan Burdette
Freelance writer of plays/short stories/poetry/narrative non-fiction; lover of humor, chocolate, pratfalls, my children (in no particular order..).
Mehboob Khan
Writing about the economics of new-age tech. Subscribe to my newsletter https://techtonik.substack.com/
Chirag
A creative neuro-scientist, fascinated by the world of fiction and ageing neuroscience. Email @ Wordpottery@gmail.com
Nona Dramova
• Visual & Media Anthropologist • in love with black coffee, perennial fashion, and honest stories
Dr. Shiza Mumtaz
An avid reader, dreamer, with an incredibly terrible personality yet great self-love
Benjamin Cain
Ph.D. in philosophy / Knowledge condemns. Art redeems. / https://ko-fi.com/benjamincain / benjamincain8@gmailDOTcom
Wistful writer
Romantic, reader, emotional fool, artist, life has taught me to let go, what I am isn’t what I chose to be, it's what life made me. wistfulwriter@writeme.com
Jim Towns
Writer. Director. Painter. Skulls. Lava Lamps. Wax museums. Monster movies. Samurai flicks. Critters.
Jenny Krueger
Lifestyle Writer | Chronic Pain Sufferer | Sepsis Survivor | Golden Girls Enthusiast, Las Vegas Fanatic & Horror Movie Lover. https://linktr.ee/jennybwriter
Keypressing Monkey
Programmer by day, creative writer by night. My programming blog: https://my-own-blog.com
Pretheesh Presannan
Panic Attack Survivor. Just writing. Plays cricket. Design&Develop. You can find short stories, poems, etc, here. For any work mail to : pretheeshgp@gmail.com
Sruthi Korlakunta
I write on tech, books, and lifestyle. | Data analyst | Made human by all the people who love me.
Sean Hyatt
Essayist and start up-er based in Shanghai, writing stories from everyday life and doing business in China.
Zane Dickens the Instigator
Top Writer. Chief Instigator at Microcosm. Creator of the 💯 Story Challenge. Level Up: from Hobbyist to Authorpreneur at zane.substack.com/about
KooKooBananas
Truth-Speaker with occassional Foot-In-Mouth Disease. Sometimes Sexy Beast. Sometimes Asian Aunty. Gen-X. Woman. In Berlin.
Melissa Coffey
Wordstruck poet & storyteller. Writing on loss & desire. Published in various journals & anthologies. Lover of prose poetry, art & ekphrasis. EIC @ ArtMusing
Paul Mansfield
A mage of the pen, whose magic springs from the telling of tales. An iconoclast who promotes all fiction, but whose love is Transgressive Fiction.
Jay Krasnow
Former CIA officer | Most-definite Southpaw — Mind Cafe | Better Marketing | Writers Cooperative | Publishous — Tweet: @JayKrasnow
Élan Loves Expression
© Élan-writer || Follow an art admirer || Shop: lan-6.creator-spring.com; Treat: medium.com/gift; Tip: ko-fi.com/luvelan
Liam M
I grew up as a black bag, but now I identify as human. Top writer in; cryptocurrency, finance, sobriety, addiction, & bitcoin
Julius Alexander
Here to write whatever words come out. Welcome to my darkness. Welcome to my madness.
Joe Duncan
Joe Duncan’s Left Brain. Editor at Sexography: http://medium.com/sexography | The Science of Sex: http://thescienceofsex.substack.com
Heather S. Wargo
Italian American Writer in PA wilds. Gen X survivor attempting to climb shrinking narrow. Despite all my rage, still just a rat in a cage.
Arnau - Hillel Fuentes
Technologist, writer, investigator, amateur sociologist, digital humanist. Jewish. Complete bio and disclosures at: https://arfues.wordpress.com/sobre-lautor/
Consistent Contradiction
philosopher, psychedelics enthusiast, cat lover, communist, passionate about TV writing for social change.
PJ Jackelman
In love with writing about monsters — the human variety. Turning ‘finding my voice’ into a lifestyle.
Hermes Solenzol
Professor of neuroscience. Pain researcher. Old-school Leftist. Science, philosophy, politics and kinky sex. https://www.hermessolenzol.com/en
Gunner Barrett
Groovy Writer of Supple Words, LaserDisc Apologist, Grand Intellectual, Seer of Greasy Auras; Bots Welcome. Stories vaguely organized in my lists.
Alexander Ziperovich
Essayist, opinion columnist, dyspeptic political analyst, historian. I spread anti-propaganda. @alexziperovich Also at alexziperovich.substack.com
Bob Merckel
Editor: Age of Empathy, The Memoirist | English teacher/language consultant in Barcelona and Provincetown.
AJ Wiseman
A lot of true crime, music, and sports but I throw in life stuff to understand why I’m like this. Hit me up if you want me to do your podcast.
Zara Everly
Writing and research information professional. Bibliophile. Forever English major. Literary harlot.
Eric Pierce
Writer, gamer, pop culture nerd. Chief fan at Fanfare. Probably thinking about Star Wars. https://allthefanfare.com
Dylan M. Austin
Copy and content writer in Seattle. Sometimes satirical, sometimes sincere. Run-on mixed metaphor. Gay, autistic dog dad with ADHD (and too many plants).
Keeva Black
🇨🇦 Writer. Mom. Swinging & Hotwife lifestyle with my soul mate. Editor: https://medium.com/modern-swinging
Mary Ingram
Author, TEDx Speaker, Former Juvenile Diversion Coordinator and Founder Volunteer Nebraska Inc. www.maryingram.com & www.volunteernebraska.org
Debbie Walker
Debbie Walker is the creator of Middle-Pause, STOMP!, & published a 3-book anthology. Top Writer Food & Diversity. Follow her at https://linktr.ee/Debbie_Walker
Jane Kaufman
I enjoy deep dives in pools of self-reflection and have discovered the power to change the world within 5' of my feet. I expect to laugh often and die well.
Derron Wrought
I have a shield, but no sword. Support my work by becoming a Medium member: https://derronwrought.medium.com/membership
Michael Cappelli
Writer, poet, guitar player (not sure musician fits). Humor, satire, fiction (peppered with reality), occasional non-fiction, and stuff on the dark side.
Gregg Siegel
Gregg Siegel is a freelance copywriter, former freelance jokewriter for several late night shows and a competitive punner. Yes, that’s a thing.
The Rose Machine
Digital Artist, Graphic Designer, and Etsy Business Owner living with ADHD and a head of overwhelming ideas I can't keep up with - so AI helps me.
DeFi Demon
I write about: Cryptocurrency, DeFi,self-help, and investing. Don't be too upset about my work.
Crystalclearcandace
Writer, poet, gardener, life-long learner, warrior for children, lover of faerie, freedom, and joy. From a long line of badass women. She/her/hers
John Greye
I have a passion for all things dark and mysterious. I want to make a significant contribution to the horror genre.
Toni Crowe
Sharing the hard lessons I've learned in life. Best-selling author. Humorist. Editor. Writing whatever interests me . Owner: No Air. Editor:MuddyUm.
Christopher Massimine
Christopher Massimine is an entrepreneur, mental health advocate, biz devo expert, contributor for “Entrepreneur,” & EP of the animated feature “The Inventor.”
Barbara Leonhard
Author Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir (Experiments in Fiction, 2022), which is on Amazon. Also, Editor for MasticadoresUSA, a lit mag on Wordpress.
Ahmed Lugya
I share life stories from the trenches. Data & analytics, innovation, excellent in leadership. I enjoy Formula One, Muay Thai, & Books. All views are my own!
Beth Z.
Human, mother, yogi, teacher who likes to share thoughts and observations about the world around us and the world within.
Basia W.
Curious people watcher, love listening to other people's stories. Now let's try and write about them too
Sarah Lynn Terzo
Sarah Lynn Terzo is a journalist, author, and award-winning poet. Her work has appeared in numerous literary journals and magazines.
