The Good Is Now

05/26/2026

I am in the process of changing my business structure ... in the past, this would be the time of year I'd be ramping up for local markets around Maine- but, that's not how I want to operate this season. I'm leaning into more partnerships. I have two big things I want to transition to when it comes to selling my apparel ... one of them is connecting with vacation rentals to set up a souvenir corner for guests - so if you have an Airbnb or know someone who rents camps or a cool space in Maine, please reach out!

05/22/2026

Every year
from Memorial Day to Labor Day,
camp cradles our sorrows and
celebrates our joys
simply by being a place where
all labels of who we are
get left in the dust
of a dirt road. - THIS IS CAMP, Page 1

Shop the camp looks: https://www.thegoodisnow.com/shop/this-is-camp

04/23/2026

Look what we made! We take your requests seriously 💕😍

Mugshot!

It's not enough that my second book, "Got Warrants?" has been used, and still is, as a textbook for college-level learning; true story.

More importantly, it has now been used as a backdrop to promote the sale of our latest coffee installation unit. Everyone needs a new CIU.

Some call it a mug. But I digress.

Additionally, the cover material for all my books is almost waterproof. So the "I Digress" mug, sitting on "Donut Holes for the Soul," leaves no marks that cannot be simply wiped away by a damp cloth.

First, you should order all my books from whichever venue makes you most comfortable. Then, with purpose and fervent intent, you need to grab a mug.

The TimCottonWrites swag-nificant other is Erinne Magee, a writer and creator with more good ideas than any current political candidate in either party.

We'd talked about mugs, but due to a penchant for putting things off until it becomes a true emergency, I continued to strive for a life free of these tough decisions.

Erinne made it happen.

Thanks, Kid!

I'll leave a link for a mug in the comments.

I hope you all have a great Thursday.

From the Jagged Edge of America, I remain,

TC

04/21/2026

Sometimes the sweatshirts I make are just for me!💕
Have you heard my podcast The Heart of Travel?!

04/12/2026

What's the strangest thing you've added lobster to? A latte? A cheesecake? Ice cream ? Waffle mix?
Tell me all the 🦞 things

04/08/2026

This shirt used to be one of my best sellers. When I originally had the idea, it was to showcase all the places you want to visit. So essentially, a custom bucket list tee.

But what I didn't see coming, was the creative magic other people brought to this shirt. Some asked for the design to reflect their passport stamps; a teacher wanted the continents listed for a school unit her class was working on; someone wanted to surprise a family member with a list of cities they were hitting on their next trip; another had all nods to the state of Iowa; and probably my favorite ... a wonderful lady gave me a list of traits she was manifesting for her next romantic partner.

So, if you have a list- whether travel related or not- and you want to wear it- well, I'm your girl💕✈️

(Just for fun, drop a bucket list destination below)

04/07/2026

The design story behind my collaboration with Tim Cotton—Author 💕

Together, we've released 5 designs across tees, sweatshirts, stickers, totes and mugs. Yes, there is a very special, long-awaited design forthcoming. Hopefully we can share more on that soon.

But, for now, here's a behind-the-scenes look at how our ideas come to life.

As always, thank you 💕

04/06/2026

Shout out to all the local stores who support Independent creators. We couldn't do it without you!

04/04/2026

Today's design story is about my
Upside down Acadia hoodie.

Yes, it's on purpose.

The idea here is to simply view something from a different perspective.

What's your favorite spot in Acadia national park?

04/03/2026

The story behind my transition from THIS IS CAMP to THE GOOD IS NOW.

It's only been about a year since I made the switch from an Etsy shop to building my own e-commerce website- A LOT has transpired in the past 12 months and I'm filled with gratitude that new ways of creating and sharing my designs find me when I least expect it!

The good IS now.