If you take your romantic fairytales seriously, you want to know what your romantic heroes stand for—beyond the looks and the charms, the whirlwind of passion and the heat they ignite... Especially if, like William McGrath, they are not just rich playboys, but—as I define him in particular—the ethos billionaires... Granted, William McGrath is not... Continue Reading →
In the hush of libraries and art galleries, in front of screens and stages - a quiet heist unfolds daily... Artists lift from artists, writers borrow from writers, and everyone insists it's an homage. It's not easy to draw a line between inspiration and theft, between respectful tribute and outright poaching. And it doesn't matter... Continue Reading →
In this scene from Fireworks and Other Illuminations, Regina finds herself in a Kyoto antique shop, captivated by an erotic netsuke—a carved ivory sculpture no larger than a thumb—of a bound geisha. As she holds it, an imagined story unfurls in her mind, merging art, desire, and violence. This is Regina's private tale - one... Continue Reading →
An Aside: The Trying Plight of Bashful Creators It's a family trait with us. This is how we do. We are so afraid of the world at large... We hide ourselves, while honing our tangible creations in virtual isolation. And when they are ready— be it art, a breakthrough product, or a piece of writing—we... Continue Reading →
