Writing and Reading

This is the home of my creative writing, critical reflections on books, and the craft of writing. It’s a space for thinking through stories – how they work, why they matter, and what it means to try to make them.

Note on spoilers: Some posts discuss books in detail and may include spoilers.


The Devil Made me Do it by Nicky Falkof

Occult Dreaming

If you have ever found yourself wondering what happened with all that Satanic Panic stuff of the 90s, or why SA still has so many occult crimes, then this the book for you.

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The Saint of Heartbreak by Morgan Dante

Who’s story is it?

A story with excellent vibes and gut-renching betrayals of trauma, but with no structure it limps to a listless halt.

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Imperfect Harmony by Kutlwano Masote

Perfectly Detached

A lot of classic music anecdotes. There is little here to hold the attention of readers outside the industry.

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EarthFlown by Frances Wren

Trying to Make the Bugs into Features

A long and impassioned rant about a book that fails on almost every conceivable angle written by a author who smugly suggests the problem must be the reader.

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Blackmailers Delight by David Lawrence

Taking Period Romance Seriously

The historical intensity of a Georgette Heyer, a complex plot which feels more serious than it is, and brilliantly lived characters. Takes gay period romance to the next level.

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NaNoWriMo

Nano 2025 Reflection

I cant write a book in month. I dont want to. But Nano still presents an opportunity to focus on my writing and to learn something new about my process.

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