monthly missives
November Nascence: Monthly Missives from The Dream Pedlar
Turning a year older, soaking up literary wisdom, and savouring the magic of storytelling
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tales for dreamers: a line that must never be crossed
It’s not what you think. It’s not the threshold between life and death. That veil is a thin, diaphanous one. And members from both sides are free to cross over but only at predestined times (mostly). The consequences for doing so are rather minimal. When folks from the
field notes from liminal spaces
how much do stories really matter?
A reflection gleaned from author talks I attended at the Burlington Public Library's 5th annual Literary Festival this month
books you may love
books you may love: November 2025
A collection of books read, enjoyed and quoted this month
annual reflections
lessons learnt from five years of being an author-entrepreneur
Back to the basics is where we come after detours and fascinations with shiny objects along the way
tales for dreamers
tales for dreamers: pretty cauliflowers for sale
Cauliflowers now come in every colour other than white. And it's not for the reasons that spring into your mind first.
life, unadulterated
Happy Birthday to me!
Completing 45 revolutions around the sun!
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tales for dreamers: adrift
What's the point of driftwood? What purpose does its existence serve? Perhaps there is something to be learnt from its state of constant buoyancy.
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tales for dreamers: the call for validation
You can express your appreciation by ringing the bell. Will you? That is one question, yes. But the real question is not whether they pleased you enough to merit your appreciation. The real question is something else altogether.
Programming Update for Tales for Dreamers
Pausing the Tales For Dreamers series - both written and audio tales - from December onwards
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tales for dreamers: fair compensation for hardworking monsters
Everyone wishes to be compensated for their work. These monsters are no exception. But their demands are very different than what you and I would ask for. Find out what they are in this short whimsical tale. A Halloween special! Happy Halloween! 👻🎃
monthly missives
October Opulence: Monthly Missives from The Dream Pedlar
Ebook gifts for you, Halloween-themed flash fiction and audio tales, and reflecting on how stories foster human connection in unexpected ways