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The Spark of Revolution
Colonial oppression feeding itself on the history, culture and magic of its victims. Revolutions doomed before they started. What can we learn for our own lives?
Jul 29, 20256 min read
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Anxiety, ADHD & The Serenity Prayer [Journey Before Destination II]
"I [will] have the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Jul 22, 20254 min read
The All-Too-Real Horrors of 'The Shining'
There are spirits of pure evil in Stephen King's novels, but they really only serve to accentuate the deeply human and relatable traumas that these books depict.
Jul 15, 20257 min read
The Wonders and Terrors of “The Black Company” [Part II]
The many fascinating aspects of the Black Company series by Glen Cook, why I love them and how I'm feeling about the upcoming sequels.
Jul 7, 20257 min read
Why I Love and Hate “The Black Company” Series [Part I]
The Black Company is in many ways a triumph of fantasy storytelling, but isn't without valid criticism about its depictions of sexual violence. Is it still worth the read?
Jun 30, 20255 min read
The Makings of a Masterpiece
Few stories leave a lasting impression to compare with this science fiction romance which spans multiverses and takes place in the form of letters exchanged between rival agents. What makes this book so excellent?
Jun 23, 20257 min read
Tain Shir, Bane of Wives [Einherjar]
"Look at Tain Shir and you cannot fathom the name behind the cartouche. You cannot extract her reasons. You only see why men turn to religion: for hope that there are gods to oppose her.”
― Seth Dickinson
Jun 16, 20256 min read
Life Has Value
Speculative fiction stories have a tradition of placing more value on a few noble lives than on those of the plebeian masses. Is life innately meaningful?
Jun 12, 20255 min read
What is Speculative Fiction?
Speculative fiction encompasses science fiction, fantasy, weird fiction, magical realism and more – some of which I might be alone in arguing for. What is it, and what's the point?
Jun 8, 20254 min read
Corporate Dehumanization II
In these stories, lives are a disposable commodity whose only purpose is to increase corporate profit. What lessons can we take for our own world?
Jun 5, 20254 min read
The Rehearsal's Problem is Traditional Masculinity
The Rehearsal Season Two tries to fix the communication issues between pilots, but doesn't quite make the connection to masculinity. I bridge the gap on Fielder's behalf.
Jun 1, 20255 min read
Telling It Like It Is
When it comes to issues you're deeply passionate and knowledgeable about, why stick to subtlety? These books put their messages front and center, and might be better for it!
May 29, 20253 min read
Attention & The Speed of Fight
My brand of ADHD and personal experience makes emotional conflict a devastating interruption. How can we relate that to narrative combat in fiction?
May 25, 20254 min read
ADHD, Queerness, Chaos & Categorization
Musing on categorization in terms of ADHD and our human tendency towards in- and out-groups. Why doesn't the same useful tool work the same way for every situation?
May 22, 20254 min read
Ghost’s Missilia Amori, Umbra: Love & Manipulation
Two Ghost songs about sex, one article for me to get from there to a moral about mindfulness. Can we do it?
May 18, 20255 min read
The Murderbot Diaries – What's It About?
The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells are an incredible series of books that achieve a perfect tone of humour and love in the face of overwhelming odds. Will the adaptation succeed?
May 15, 20255 min read
ADHD & Faster-Than-Light Travel
Neurodivergent minds bear a striking similarity to faster-than-light travel when it comes to maintaining relationships. Is that a good thing? Up to you!
May 11, 20255 min read
Sinners: When You’re Dead, You’re Family [Vampires VIII]
'Sinners' explores how vampires can often exist in a symbolic grey area, and how they relate to ideas of life and community. Join me as I discuss this fantastic film!
May 8, 20254 min read
Tragedy: The Binding of Isaac Retold in Hyperion
Abraham and Isaac's story is retold in the 2700s, with time wackiness and the Lord of Pain in place of God – and it's brilliant.
May 4, 20255 min read
Vampires VII: Self-Acceptance in Ghost's "Lachryma" and Nosferatu
Lachryma by Ghost looks like a simple breakup song at first glance, but offers a deeper reflection on how we deal with our inner demons. I compare the music video to Nosferatu (2024), which deals with similar themes.
May 1, 20256 min read
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