This chapbook delves into poetry relating to the trans-male experience, as well as showcasing empowerment to women & queerness.

Elegies To People, Feelings and Other Mortal Shit 

This chapbook holds 29 sinister adaptations of classic fairytales and nursery rhymes - come take a dip into these dark fantasies!

Jack of All Tales

I was interviewed by the lovely people at Chillsubs, about my experience working as one of the editing cohort of The Lincoln Review!

The Lincoln Review Interview with Alex Shenstone

I had the privilege of being a previous co-host of The Fresher Take Podcast, a sort-of-monthly podcast which focused on topics surrounding mental health, married together with the student experience - check it out! 

The Fresher Take Podcast

'Derived from-' Poem in 'Alien Buddha after Alien Buddha'

Drink Up My Spine

After being published in the 'Light 'Em Up' anthology earlier in the year, this poem was later republished in Fifth Wheel Press' yearly anthology.

Take Pause in the Cold // Take Stock of the Heat

Featured in the Light 'Em Up anthology, this short poem speaks to the extremes of hot & cold in the world, and how lukewarm is really what we should strive for. 

A poem about a slow transitional point in my life, where I was leaving one chapter and preparing to enter another, far more daunting one, whilst feeling like I was alone.

Six Months and Two Days

An article all about the benefits of the app Umii, particularly regarding its key mission on helping combat student loneliness and creating connections - with an addition of how to connect if you're in the veggie/vegan crowd this Christmas!

Using Umii To Make Connections – A Vegetarian & Vegan Christmas

An article for students in the Lincoln area revealing all the best places to get affordable Christmas decor, as well as advice on how to utilise it to the MAX!

Festive Décor – Where To Buy & How To Style

An article revealing what you can expect if you want to undertake a Creative Writing PhD at the University of Lincoln, based off my personal experiences.

PhD Study At Lincoln: Creative Writing

A vignette of what International Men's Day means, its origins, and a run-down of a number of UK charities who focus on men's mental health and wellbeing.

International Men's Day 2023

An article talking about the ways you can celebrate Bonfire Night as a Lincoln student, in addition to information about the origins of this fascinating tradition.

Bonfire Night - How To Celebrate

A run-down of what kinds of wintery festive drinks are available in the many different coffee shops of the Lincoln area.

Festive Drinks For Autumn

An article going into all the ways students can give their flat all the spooky vibes of Halloween, and how to do so affordably.

What To Do With Your Flat For Halloween

This article goes into my personal advice on tackling creative writing studies at university level, based off my personal experiences as an undergraduate and postgraduate.

Studying as a Creative Writing Student at Lincoln

This article goes into all the great benefits of joining a society whilst at university (UK).

Reasons To Get Involved In A Society

This poem of mine was published in the gorgeous dreamland anthology, so give it a read!

27°C, Lincoln, England

A little advice on how to manage your finances if you're moving out of your home and into uni digs (or wherever!).

How To Manage Your Finances When Moving Out

Some fun DIY ideas you can use if you're moving into new digs at uni!

DIY Ideas For Your Uni Accommodation

A rundown of the advice I would give to my freshers self when starting university.

Things I Wish I Could Say To My Freshers Self

A little list of the best bookshops in the local area of Lincoln in England!

Best Bookshops In Lincoln

An article going into all the ways in which you can reward yourself after a slog of working hard!

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