Peter's Scribbles

Blending fiction with reality - Mental illness under the microscope - A serialized memoir, short stories, poetry, and personal essays.

By Peter Smetanick
· Launched 2 years ago
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“A fellow scribbler, Peter tells raw and honest stories of a life lived in the shadow of mental illness. I always enjoy reading his well written and thoughtful experiences. ”
Jenn, Jenn’s Substack
“The quality of writing, subject matter and insights never disappoints- a joy to read these posts. ”
Tracy, Trial & Error
“Peter is witty but not over the top. Because he just is; he writes fiction that reads like reality, not a reality show.”
Marilyn Graham Werden, Marilyn’s Substack: Lessons from the Horse’s Mouth