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Peculiar Monster is a pseudonymous writer and Hugo-nominated essayist with diverse interests and hobbies, including speculative fiction and collecting unique items.
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0Static and Books
2024-12-01 •
The author describes the feeling of 'static' in their brain, which makes it difficult to think clearly and articulate thoughts. They also discuss their struggle with a traumatic brain injury and anxiety disorder. The post also del...
0Gasping for Air
2024-10-26 •
The author recounts a traumatic experience from their childhood, where they were physically assaulted by a classmate during a school competition. They describe the toxic environment that normalized such behavior and the lack of su...
0The Humpback Whale
2024-10-26 •
The text is the beginning of a series of letters to a friend who passed away, expressing the author's grief and sharing memories of their time together.
0Welcome to the Rest of Your Life
2024-10-26 •
The author reflects on their health journey, including a battle with their pancreas, inadequate pain management, and abusive work experiences. Despite the challenges, they have found victories and are grateful to be alive.
0Readercon 33 Report
2024-10-26 •
The author recounts their experience at Readercon 33, where they had a series of negative interactions with a man named Mark Painter. They describe how he spoke over them during a panel, made a derogatory comment about a female hi...
0Readercon 33 Schedule
2024-10-26 •
The blog post is about the Readercon 33 Schedule, which includes the author's participation in seven programming items. The items range from discussions on romanticizing death in fiction, Hugo Award exclusions, the joys of long no...
0This, That, and the Other
2024-10-26 •
The author discusses watching the show Shōgun, reading Seth Dickinson’s Exordia, and working on a difficult knitting project. They also talk about their experience with singing in a chorale group and feeling relieved to be themsel...
0Too Much
2024-10-26 •
The author discusses feeling overwhelmed and inadequate, and the impact of childhood experiences on their current behavior and emotions.
0Another Way to Find My Voice
2024-10-26 •
The author shares their experience of joining a choir after a long hiatus from singing, and the sense of inclusion and belonging they found in the group.
0Living Next to a Terrible Person
2024-10-26 •
The author describes their experience living next to a terrible neighbor who has caused them numerous problems over the years, including public urination, property damage, and confrontations. The post details various incidents and...
0Persistence and Letting Go
2024-10-26 •
The author shares their thoughts on a variety of topics, including their dinner experience, health issues, and their feelings about recent events and their personal beliefs. They also express their desire to be more open and hones...
0Recent Reads, November 2023
2024-10-26 •
The author presents a list of books they read in November 2023, providing short opinions on each. The books are mostly science fiction and fantasy, and the author is currently reading two more books and has an epic list of books t...
0The Perils of Being a Slow Writer
2024-10-26 •
The author discusses their struggles with physical health and the impact it has on their writing. They also talk about their recent visit to an art museum and the impact of an exhibition on their perspective of the art. The author...
0Not With a Bang, But Also Not With a Whimper
2024-10-26 •
The author reflects on their experiences in the science-fiction fantasy community, expressing gratitude for their friends and discussing their struggles with the community. They also talk about their love for reading and their des...
0Grace, Happiness, and Zombies
2024-10-26 •
The author reflects on their health and happiness, expressing gratitude for their current state of being. They discuss their use of pens and planners, their clothing cleanout project, and their recent reading. The author also shar...
0Picard: A Self-Indulgent Review
2024-10-26 •
The author shares their thoughts on Star Trek: The Next Generation and the subsequent series, Picard. They discuss the characters, plot, and their overall enjoyment of the show.
0Returning to the Land of the Sick
2024-10-26 •
The author discusses their recent medical appointments and the discovery of arthritis in their left knee. They also talk about their experience with blood thinners and their hope to reduce their medication. The author also mention...
0Currently Reading and Recently Read
2024-10-26 •
The author provides mini-reviews of various books they have read recently, including both fiction and non-fiction. They also mention their anticipation for the third season of Picard.
0Redesign-ish
2024-10-26 •
The author discusses their transition from Hugo to 11ty for their blog, citing reasons such as not wanting to learn Go and preferring 11ty's use of JavaScript and Nunjucks. They acknowledge that things aren't perfect but emphasize...
0A Short List of Things That Make Me Mad
2024-10-26 •
The blog post is a short list of petty things that make the author mad, including cold coffee, clogged fountain pens, broken pop machines, needing naps, reading difficulties, forgetting words, coding mistakes, regulating emotions,...
0Links of Interest, January 2023
2024-10-26 •
The author shares updates on how they manage their stuff and their medical planner. They also talk about buying fountain pen inks and share some interesting links, including an article about Jacinda Ardern, a story of finding a br...