UPDATES EVERYTHING GONZO - aPRIL 2025

History is often written by men, about men, and for men, but what happens when we centre the voices of women in war? 

Reading Yasmin Saika's Women, War, and the Making of Bangladesh challenged my understanding of the 1971 war,

The essay explores how Saika's work disrupts nationalist narratives, highlights gender suffering, and calls for a more inclusive historiography.

Yas

31.03.25

I don't fuck with interracial relationships. THERE I SAID IT. 

Read why ... the reasons will shock you :O

TW: Exxxtreme Racis

Yas

24.02.25

From “Focus on studies, beta” to “Why aren’t you married yet?” 

Mandi is coming for all the aunties in her first article for the site, The Aunty Logic Behind Why You’re Still Unmarried.

Yas

21.02.25

My Dog is Different is one of my favourite short stories of the year. The writer has asked to remain anonymous - ooooh Sp00ky!

Yas

17.02.25

My review of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment is now live!

Though let me clarify - it’s not so much a  review as it is my quasi-intellectual musings on a literary masterpiece that has been read, dissected, reviewed and re-read by millions (?) before me ...

BUT,

there’s something irresistible about calling Raskolnikov a "soggy cracker".

Yas

13.01.25

HAPPY NEW YEAR from GONZO

I rang in the New Year the only way I know how - wetly.  Thanks Manchester. 

I hate to complain (lying) but the fireworks were so poor. They did shoot them off Central Library though which was a sight to behold.

Here’s to 2025, our second year on the web! Thanks for being part of the madness so far. Let’s make this year unforgettable - one wild idea at a time!

P.S. If your New Year’s resolution is to read or write more, you’re in the right place. Let’s do this!

Yas

01.01.25

Merry Christmas from GONZO

Santa stopped by, skimmed our fiction section, and declared, “This is better than the North Pole Times!” Then he borrowed our Wi-Fi to upload a new poem about reindeer union strikes. I tried to interview him, but he vanished.

P.S. The elves are now submitting haikus. Does anyone read Elvish?

Anyway ... thank you for supporting our community of storytellers, poets, artists, and thinkers. Merry Christmas!

Yas

25.12.24

Argentina's Racist History!

Our latest essay, The Erasure of Afro-Argentines: Argentina's Racist Past & Present explores the systemic erasure of Afro-Argentines and the nation’s ongoing struggle with racism. 

Yas 

13.12.24

The Gambler chapters 1-13 are available now. 

TW: Rape, Transphobia, Gore

9.12.24

I am happy to announce my long-awaited short story, The Chair is now available to read in its entirety!  

Yas 

29.11.24

I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your understanding and patience during this difficult time. Your kind messages and continued support have meant the world to me.

I’m now ready to return.

I look forward to sharing new essays, stories,  art, poems and insights with you again. Thank you for being part of this journey - I’m excited to reconnect and continue creating for this amazing community.

Yas

20.11.24

It is with a heavy heart that I announce a temporary break from publishing new content on the website due to the recent passing of a loved one.

Your understanding and support mean the world to me. Thank you for your patience as I take the time I need. I look forward to returning with renewed focus and energy.

Yas

29.07.24