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Pursuit of Something (Not Knowing What To Do As An Adult)
The author reflects on a childhood marked by intelligence but plagued by restlessness and a lack of commitment. Despite past successes in various fields, they struggle with procrastination in writing their next novel. Recognizing the need for perseverance, they resolve to stay dedicated to writing, the one pursuit they genuinely wish to continue.

Tom Dineen
Nov 253 min read


Rat (Rude Awakening)
It’s midnight. My 7 year old son, Travis, walks in all confused and still asleep. He walks into my en-suite, turns full circle and walks back out again. Looking around, eyes squinting in the darkness. He looks straight through me, like I’m not even there, sat up in my bed staring at him in a […]

Tom Dineen
Nov 193 min read


First Time Ache (Nothing Like The First Time)
I Realised I Don’t Want New Books. I Want to Read My Favourites Again for the First Time There’s a moment I get often. I believe most people do.I call it ‘First Time Ache’. When you long to forget something you really enjoyed, just to enjoy it again for the first time. Sure, re-reading a […]

Tom Dineen
Nov 102 min read


Tongue Work (Blasphemy Between the Sheets)
A short spicy poem about love and religion.

Tom Dineen
Nov 91 min read


Technology Went Wrong… and Then the Internet Saved Me
Or: How I Accidentally Launched a Book and Accidentally Charted Anyway.

Tom Dineen
Jun 202 min read
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