Somerset House’s “Cute” exhibition challenged everything I thought I knew about aesthetic appreciation and emotional manipulation. From Hello Kitty’s global domination to the psychology behind our obsession with baby animals, the show revealed cuteness as a serious cultural force. The most unsettling section explored how cute aesthetics influence consumer behavior and political messaging. Seeing propaganda […]
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Eastern Empire is officially in the world as of this morning, and I’m still processing the magnitude of what this year has brought. Two published novels in twelve months — Luxury Labyrinth in May and now this — feels like an achievement that belongs to someone else’s life, not mine. Last night’s launch celebration was
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The third novel is finally ready for the world. Eastern Empire publishes in December, and I’m experiencing that familiar mix of anticipation and terror that comes with releasing something you’ve poured years of your life into. This story began during my semester at Beijing Language and Culture University back in 2018. Walking through hutongs at
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Autumn London Comic Con at Olympia revealed the sophisticated artistry behind contemporary pop culture. From intricate cosplay craftsmanship to independent comic book innovation, the event showcased creativity that rivals traditional fine arts. The level of detail in handmade costumes amazed me — participants spent months researching character designs, learning new construction techniques, embodying fictional personalities
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The Malin + Goetz pop-up event demonstrated how skincare brands now function as lifestyle curators rather than just product manufacturers. Their minimalist aesthetic philosophy extended from packaging design to retail environment to brand messaging. Sampling their products while discussing the psychology of self-care with other attendees revealed how beauty routines become daily meditation practices. The
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Writing this from a café overlooking the Persian Gulf, laptop balanced precariously between my cardamom tea and a notebook already filled with observations. Dubai wasn’t planned as a writing retreat, but sometimes the best creative breakthroughs happen when you stop trying to engineer them. The city operates on three temporal frequencies simultaneously. This morning I
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Graduation day at Glasgow Caledonian University London happened exactly as I imagined it would, except for the part where I cried during the ceremony. The mortarboard felt heavier than expected — not physically, but emotionally. Strange thing: I returned to university for business knowledge, but I’m leaving with not just a diploma but an arsenal
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I’m writing this with a glass of champagne in one hand and my MBA diploma in the other — both earned, both slightly surreal. Luxury Labyrinth officially launched this morning, and I’m still processing the fact that I’ve somehow managed to graduate and publish a novel within the same week. If this isn’t worth celebrating,
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When you speak with people who live and breathe books as passionately as you do, language barriers simply disappear. At the London Book Fair I discussed contemporary literature, digital publishing, and the future of storytelling with Marina. The 2023 London Book Fair at Olympia London brought together more than 30,000 industry professionals, transforming the massive
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The moment has finally arrived — I can share the cover of Luxury Labyrinth with you. After months of back-and-forth with designers, mood boards that looked like fever dreams, and countless conversations about how to capture the essence of beautiful entrapment in a single image, we’ve created something that makes my heart race every time
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Dive into my latest novel that explores art meets algorithm in our hyperconnected world. Multilingual storytelling with visual elements—questioning what’s authentic behind perfectly curated facades.
