Archive • The Chimes of the Failed • Buttondown

Art is Self-Flagellation

Now Playing: Elden Ring: Nightreign By god, I want this game to be better. I like the character and boss design, and the roguelite elements are an...

The Privilege of a Politics-Free Life

Currently playing: Clair Obscur. I’m slow. If I wasn’t trying to write every day, I would’ve finished it ages ago. And I’ve now taken on more work, so I’m...

Creativity Isn't Cost-Effective

Currently playing: Still Clair Obscur and R.E.P.O. They’re both still very good. I’m old enough to remember a time when Creative Labor was included as a...

Soldiering On, Despite the Horrors

Currently playing: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and R.E.P.O. Between writing, doctor’s appointments, and job-hunting, I’ve started pecking away at Clair...

Character-driven Chaos

Currently playing: Blue Prince and Void Crew. Blue Prince is an interesting game for me. I love a good puzzle game. Lorelei and the Laser Eyes I feel is...

The newsletter hiatus is over!

After a long hiatus, I'm back to writing amid chaos, anxieties, and an exciting dark fantasy project.

Identity and My Debut Novel

October 6, 2024

Hey, so thank you for giving this newsletter a chance! I don’t wanna get into the whole spiel I’m sure many authors get into for their first email — “I...