I’ve Been Neglectful

I have been neglecting my books in favour of writing, and I am not happy about this predicament. I have … More

Nightstand // Short Story

She sat outside the Les Deux Magots in Paris. A glass of rich coffee stewed next to her burning cigarette … More

Soaking in Strange Hours by Erik Hofstatter: Review

Erik Hofstatter’s ‘Soaking in Strange Hours’ is essentially a long prose poem, but this should be the thing that nudges … More

Decomposition // Micro Fiction

Author’s Note: This story didn’t even make it on the long list of a competition. The pizza slice continues to … More

The Sirap Review: An Interview With Courtenay S. Gray

Authors Note: This is a parody. Miss Gray finishes making her breakfast, consisting of two poached eggs on a bed … More

On The Power of Social Media For Writers

I have noticed that a lot of my writing peers only very recently joined social media. This surprises me, given … More

Buy Me A Coffee

There are quite a few of you who follow this blog. I began this particular journey back in June. Now, … More

Be The Root // Mini Essay About Marketing Yourself

“Don’t be disheartened by rejection. Your work isn’t you.”  This is advice most writers are given after complaining about rejection. … More

Dancing to Broken Records — Jack Moody: Book Review

Jack Moody is a writer whom I have become quite fond of. We first crossed paths a few months ago … More

Charlie // Flash Fiction

I woke up to a phone call at three in the morning on a Wednesday night. The boss wanted to … More