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I Saw Obsession, Finished Middlemarch, and Want to Encourage People
Weekly report
Jul 15 • Peter B. Biles

June 2026

Style or Story?
A note on a certain false dichotomy
Jun 23 • Peter B. Biles
Rainbow Trout
A micro fiction
Jun 20 • Peter B. Biles
Mulberry Wine
A poem
Jun 8 • Peter B. Biles
Am I an AI?
A question
Jun 5 • Peter B. Biles

May 2026

The Antarctic Dream
A song inspired by my forthcoming novella of the same name
May 24 • Peter B. Biles
2:12
An Artistic Ratio: Create More Than You Critique
A note to fiction writers and other artists on what to prioritize
May 22 • Peter B. Biles
Why Am I Addicted to Notifications?
The longing to be seen and loved doesn’t go down easy. But it can be easily warped.
May 15 • Peter B. Biles
Ceiling Staring
A micro fiction
May 7 • Peter B. Biles
Creeks
A micro story from my new collection: What the Tree Saw
May 2 • Peter B. Biles

April 2026

Beware of the Binge
It's okay to watch a fun show and scroll from time to time. But don't forget your books and long walks. Also, we need colleges to stay open, on…
Apr 16 • Peter B. Biles
Joy at Her Dials
Wednesday poem
Apr 15 • Peter B. Biles
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