So apparently, I've been away from DA for too long. Two interesting things.
First, I had a pair of essays published. It's a new journal, so they're still getting going, but I did get published. You can read both papers by searching for The Phoenix Papers on Google.
Although my position as a graduate student pretty much requires me to seek publication, I think anyone currently in school, or with an interest in academia, should be looking to be published. The Phoenix Papers is a great journal, and they keep a rolling Call For Papers up at all times. So, you should submit if your work fits the call for papers. Even if its just a class essay, you've got nothing to lose by submitting. And even if you don't submit to a journal, post your essays here. Most people don't usually think that student essays are valuable academic sources, but they are.
And in other news, I got a Daily Deviation. Wasn't expecting that, but I want to say thanks to all my new watchers, and thanks for all the kind words. I'll start posting some new stuff for you guys!