Below is a list of the projects I am currently working on. Each is in a varying level of completion. If any of these projects interest you please feel free to reach out. You can contact me via the form here.
- “et la pluie dit”
“et la pluie dit” is a collection of poetry fragments and images. These are fragments relating to my dual interests in Zen Buddhism and Surrealism that have been written over the last six months during the odd 5-10 second break at work. The images include photographic selections of 1800’s erotica, clouds, trees, and surgical procedures. The desire to create this book comes from wanting to do something with these short poetic fragments, as well as to practice my French. The fragments will appear primarily in French, though the original English will be available. This project is approximately 90% complete. At this time I am having my French checked by a few native speakers and putting the final touches on the visual aspects of the book. - Blue as an Orange Magazine #100
I am currently preparing to open up for submissions for the first print edition of Blue as an Orange. The magazine will be edited by myself and designed by my wife. More details on submission guidelines will be posted to this blog, as well as the Blue as an Orange site. - Sunday Sky 2023
This project is complete. It is a photobook containing the complete run of Sunday Sky photographs I took in 2023. It will be published this fall through my Lemures Books imprint. - Orpheus’ Clock of Snow
This is a full-length collection of poems that will include the lengthy poem “a prayer” which was written between 2013 and 2023 for my wife. The collection includes a series of poems exploring the Orphic myth, dreams, and the nature of love throughout myth and history, from Adam and Eve to the love shared between Marina Abramović and Ulay. This project is approximately 60% complete, with pieces being edited, written, and rewritten. - The Lovers
The Lovers is a play I have been writing off and on for a few years, another exploration of the nature of love, owing much to fairy tales. This project is currently being edited. I hope to share it with a few friends/alpha readers within the next few months. I have discussed the project with a few actor friends here in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We hope to do a public performance this fall.
These are not all of the projects I am currently developing, just those that are likely to see publication this year. I am also working on translations of the poetry of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Jean Cocteau. Sadly, little of their poetry is available in English. My Spanish is not very good, so progress is slow. My French, though a bit better than my Spanish, is also not the best. There are also a few projects for film, theatre, poetry, and photography in various levels of completion.
If you’d like any more information about any of these projects, or are interested in collaborating on a future project, please reach out. Future updates on these projects, as well as others and life updates (such as the cat, Marceau, my wife and I will be adopting later this week) , be sure to check back here.


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