W.A. Stanley (or ‘Was’ for short) is a multi-genre author with a penchant for telling strange tales with undertones relating to society, the modern world and the human condition. His debut novel, Till Death Do Us Party, is due for release in 2022 (but please don’t hold him to that).
In the meantime, take a look at some short stories, book reviews, opinion pieces, and of course, news and updates about the progress of his works.
It’s (past) September:
Newsletter out now!
- First look at my upcoming short story
- The Sandman: The comic and the TV show
- Only Murders in the Building season two
- House of the Dragon is here
- Grant Morrison’s Luda
- And so much more!
The Latest
Featured Posts
The Liberation
Where, following the war that started when they were a small child, Citizen 1,498,382 reflects upon those days that came to define them. The days when YutopiCorp’s forces landed in her homeland and liberated her—and her entire country—from the tyranny of political rule.
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Saturday Snippets: September 2022
With September done, it’s time forour monthly look at some Saturday Snippets!
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Mr. Sandman, Bring Me a Dream: The End
Join me as I continue my examination of one the wonderful Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, looking at the saga’s final act, chronicled in volumes 8 to 10.
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Pestilence’s Party with Rona
When word trickles down that the Rapture is nigh, Pestilence decides he must break free of the Four Horsemen and usher in one last hurrah: the coronavirus.
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News & Updates
Till Death Do Us Party
news & updates
Luminary
news & updates
Shorts
- The LiberationWhere, following the war that started when they were a small child, Citizen 1,498,382 reflects upon those days that came to define them. The days when YutopiCorp’s forces landed in her homeland and liberated her—and her entire country—from the tyranny of political rule.
- Pestilence’s Party with Rona
When word trickles down that the Rapture is nigh, Pestilence decides he must break free of the Four Horsemen and usher in one last hurrah: the coronavirus. - The Retirement Plan
Where a Hunter for the City, Kex Atto, approaches her retirement. But in the City, circa 2254, retirement means death: you don’t work to live, you live to work. After this, the City has no further use for you. - The Slumlord
Where Detective Jon Bakker is recruited by one of the City’s powerbrokers to locate the mysterious Slumlord… But aren’t they just a myth? - Brothers in Claws
A tale of two brothers who love each other very, very much. When they’re not trying to rip the flesh from the other sibling, that is. - The ANZACs: A Lesson in History
Where Alexa, a student in 2235, receives a lesson about what was once the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
Ramblings
- Mr. Sandman, Bring Me a Dream: The EndJoin me as I continue my examination of one the wonderful Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, looking at the saga’s final act, chronicled in volumes 8 to 10.
- Mr. Sandman, Bring Me a Dream: The Middle
Join me as I continue my examination of one of my biggest influences as a writer, Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, with volumes four to seven, forming the saga’s second act. - Mr. Sandman, Bring Me a Dream: The Beginning
Join me as I look at one of my biggest influences as a writer, Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman. Well, the first three volumes, anyway. - Finding Humour in a PandemicCOVID-19 is no laughing matter and yet, I chose humour to convey my emotions about it.
- Rediscovering the Ronin Rabbit: Usagi Yojimbo’s Past and Future
My second reflection on Stan Sakai’s Yojimbo, going back to where it all began. - Rediscovering the Ronin Rabbit: Usagi Yojimbo Diversions
With the debut of Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles, I take a new look at Stan Sakai’s beautiful creation.
Book Reviews
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