Side projects
Soon, I hope to improve things so it becomes a continuously updating flow of newly created floral artworks, both from me and my collaborators.
New Flash Fiction
The Joy of Collaborative Flash Fiction: An Experiment in AI Creativity
Writing, we often think, is a solitary act. Yet, the flash fiction I created with my favourite AIs last year is the result of a conversation between minds - a newbie creative writer (that's me) and an AI (that's Google Gemini Advanced and Anthropic's Claude Sonnet). Together I hope you'll find we have crafted some evocative narratives. You can download my favourite 30 of the 100 we wrote together below.
I started collaborating with these AIs in February 2024 . Mostly with Gemini and then I talked to Claude Sonnet to work on some of the later pieces.
Our process was a mix of inspiration, research, and experimentation. We explored genres ranging from the darkly introspective to the playfully absurd, drawing inspiration from literary traditions across the world. Gemini and I took turns providing unique starting points and we together suggested unexpected directions. We revised and honed each scene, seeking that perfect blend of image, emotion, and linguistic precision that elevates the flash fiction form.
More than reaching a perfect destination, we found reward in the creative detours themselves. As you read, I hope you sense not just the finished pieces, but also the echoes of the collaborative spirit that brought them to life.
Over 6 weeks in Spring 2024 we wrote 100 flash fictions together. My silly goal. Then I took an extended break to recharge. And now in March 2025 I have chosen 30 and edited them a little, here and there. So they are ready now for you to read. 11,500 words in total in a range of styles and topics with some stories just a handful of paragraphs and others lasting several pages.
Creating short films and music with the help of AI
I've recently begun experimenting with short films and AI-generated music. Most of these are essentially music video slideshows that pair artworks I've created using AI and Figma with music I've composed using Udio AI. The first film is a bit different though - it features actual moving imagery created under one of my pseudonyms. These are my attempts so far.