Reflections
Why have character progression when you can have propaganda instead?
A case study of Mickey 17, exploring how agenda-pushing over compelling characters destroys the art of storytelling.
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Metropolis - New Translation
Metropolis ~ Chapter 14
This piece is part of my ongoing translation of the novel of Thea von Harbou’s “Metropolis”. If you’d like to find out more about the project and see other chapters, check out the essay below: Why I'm Re-Translating MetropolisSome of the most important personal revelations
Metropolis - New Translation
Metropolis ~ Chapter 13
From 'Metropolis - New Translation'
Poems
Curse The Animals!
A somewhat silly set of limericks in honour of Harry Radcliffe and my time in Anarchapulco.
Metropolis - New Translation
Metropolis ~ Chapter 12
This piece is part of my ongoing translation of the novel of Thea von Harbou’s “Metropolis”, which is now available for everyone to read for free. If you’d like to find out more about the project and see other available chapters, check out this essay: Why I'
Poems
The Painter's Song
A song and lyrics, with thoughts on the arts and agendas
Poems
Pity The Newsprint
A poem for The Telegraph's poetry competition on the theme of "Time"
Reflections
Writing The Desecration of England
How the poetic works of C.S. Lewis warned of what would happen if the traditions, myths and ways of life native to the UK were destroyed.
Poems
Giving It All Away
A poem for my birthday and how I gave my gifts away, with reflections on my journey and where things are headed.
Metropolis - New Translation
Metropolis ~ Chapter 11
From "Metropolis - New Translation"
Poems
Pirate Radio
A poem by Tom Shaw, and an announcement for audio versions of my books
Metropolis - New Translation
Metropolis ~ Chapter 10
This piece is part of my ongoing translation of the novel of Thea von Harbou’s “Metropolis”. If you’d like to find out more about the project and see other chapters, check out the essay below: Why I'm Re-Translating MetropolisSome of the most important personal revelations