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Omnichannel Hearts coming soon
The fourth novel is finally taking shape, and I’m thrilled to share that Omnichannel Hearts will arrive at the end of summer. This winter and spring have been spent traveling between megacities and home, gathering material that feels more relevant with each passing day. The research process has been fascinating.
Candid Conversations at Waterstones Piccadilly
Tonight’s Candid Book Club event at Waterstones Piccadilly proved why debut novels deserve serious literary attention. Ela Lee’s “Jaded” sparked one of the most intense discussions I’ve witnessed about race, power, and identity in contemporary fiction. Lee, a British-Korean-Turkish writer who left City law during the pandemic to write her
Love in the Digital Age
I’m writing this from a terrace café in Dubai, where Valentine’s Day unfolds itself in fascinating patterns of human behavior that feel like research for my next novel. The afternoon crowd provides a perfect laboratory for observing how love expresses itself in our hyperconnected age. At the table next to
Cute Overload at Somerset House
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
Release: Eastern Empire
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.
Coming Soon: Eastern Empire
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
London Comic Con: Pop Culture Deep Dive
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
Malin + Goetz Minimalist Aesthetics
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
Desert Writing Retreat
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
