1 book, 4 shorter pieces
Stories about people quietly getting by
Books
Essays, poems, stories
- Essay, Aug 2026The hour before the power came backOn power cuts, kerosene lamps, and how a whole family learned to tell stories in the dark.
- Poem, Jun 2026Small merciesA short poem about the dog who waits outside the bakery every morning.
- Short story, Mar 2026Window seatTwo strangers, one overnight train, and a conversation neither of them will repeat.
- Essay, Dec 2025On reading slowlyWhy I stopped counting the books I read each year, and what happened when I did.