The Stunner

When it comes to the theme of work vis-a-vis life, I have probably articulated myself better in a previous blog: https://www.razelibrary.com/2023/01/the-corner-rack.html If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2023/01/poem-14.html

When you're an adult, what do you talk about? Work, family, work, sex, work, the meaning of life, work.

If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/12/poem-13-2022.html

The Stunner will return in August! In the meantime, please enjoy the show's very first video episode.

Side story: as soon as I stopped recording, I remembered the word: 'constructive criticism'. Yes, I welcome that and I would like to invite you once again to share your thoughts, comments and suggestions. Or just say hello! That would be nice.

Episode chapters:

(00:31) Podcast relaunch

(02:37) Consistency

(04:18) Make better bad poems

(06:30) Benefits of recording yourself

(07:28) Talk to me

Episode afterthoughts: https://stunnerpod.medium.com/video-podcast-number-one-of-many-f152c4ae59da

When does a writing habit become a bad habit? And what would you do in that very logical scenario where a genie would grant you three wishes?

If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/08/poem-9-2022.html

Spot the bad math in the commentary. Haha!

If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2023/02/poem-15.html

For episode afterthoughts, visit The Stunner Blog: https://stunnerpod.medium.com/editing-spoken-typo-a1524ca7ea88

Another fluff that I'd like to share. If only to prove the importance of conscientious line-cutting.

If you enjoyed the poem and was curious about the actual line breaks, click here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/03/poem-3-2022.html

If you enjoyed the poem 'Tooth', you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/09/poem-10-2022.html

As for a more in-depth essay on losing teeth, go this way please: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/10/losing-teeth.html

Does everything need to be documented?

If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/03/poem-4-2022.html

99% of the time, we produce something between rubbish and mediocre. This poem is one of those fluff finger exercises that I think has potential, has a bit of strange charm — like the person who inspired it.

If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/02/poem-2-2022.html

You can take this podcast, as with everything else really, as another work in progress. I'm very slowly easing in to the habit of going script-less and talking openly about the creative process. Lots to learn, lots to practice.

If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/06/poem-7-2022.html

In this season, I try to be as spontaneous as possible. Go script-less. The drawback is I get too self-conscious about unpolished sentences and fragmented thoughts. Like in the last part of the commentary. I wanted to say that I would like to believe in a force that holds us together from before the beginning of time and till after it ends — which you may have already figured out — but it came out in a different way.

If you enjoyed the poem, you may read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/10/poem-11-2022.html

What an appropriate cliche to start the new season.

If you enjoyed the poem, you can read it here: https://www.razelibrary.com/2022/01/poem-1-2022.html

New theme, new direction. I've decided that in addition to profiles, I'll use this space to test-run my poetry. Hope you'll join the ride!

Stats: Ten episodes, four guests, two months, immeasurable joy.

Thank you, everyone. We'll have a holiday break and be back on January 5, 2021.

If you want to stay in touch (I do), find @stunnerpod on social media — yes, I know, I mentioned a different handle on the show, my bad. We're rebranding when we don't even have a brand yet, but that's 2020 for you. Talk to you soon!

One of my favorite stories to read, or at least remember during Christmas is 'The Birthday of the Infanta' by Oscar Wilde. Here's why.

And what's yours?

"In bantering lies the key to human warmth." This minicast is a mini-reflection on 'banter', featuring one my favorite novels, 'The Remains of the Day' by Kazuo Ishiguro.