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.
HAPPY NEW(sletter) YEAR!
- My 2022 writing!
- My 2022 readings!
- Not my 2023 predictions!
- It’s a bit late to share a Christmas story…
- …but I do it anyway!
- And plenty more!
The Latest
Featured Posts
Rediscovering the Ronin Rabbit: The End of an Ear-a
My third reflection on Stan Sakai’s Yojimbo, looking at the final books of the Fantagraphics Era.
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Another Year Over
Now 2022’s in the can, let’s collectively move on from it and kick 2023’s butt.
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The Wonderful World of Was: January Edition… Out Now!
My December newsletter is now available on Substack. What are you waiting for? Check it out!
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The Naughty List
Where young Virginia becomes one of Santa’s elves, and assists him in seeking “charitable donations” from those on his Naughty List.
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News & Updates
Till Death Do Us Party
news & updates
Luminary
news & updates
Shorts
- The Naughty List
Where young Virginia becomes one of Santa’s elves, and assists him in seeking “charitable donations” from those on his Naughty List. - 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 their homeland and liberated them—and their 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.
Ramblings
- Rediscovering the Ronin Rabbit: The End of an Ear-a
My third reflection on Stan Sakai’s Yojimbo, looking at the final books of the Fantagraphics Era. - Another Year Over
Now 2022’s in the can, let’s collectively move on from it and kick 2023’s butt. - Mr. Sandman, Bring Me a Dream: Beyond
Join me for my final look at Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, with all those stories told after the series conclusion. - 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. - 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.
Book Reviews
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