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What, again? Didn’t you alredy post this review?
So, I decided that the review was at too high of a level, so I did a new one. Let me know if this one is better.
It turns out the new was got a bit long, so I broke it into three parts. This is the first part—a summary but with more context. The other two parts shall follow.
It seems that I am constantly apologising for not posting more here. Have no fear, these apologies appear on my other sites, too.
My absence here is due to another writing project I am focusing on. The competing project has a working title of “Democracy: The Grand Illusion“. It’s a work of fiction, so I am documenting it on my Philosophics blog.
Recently, I’ve been posting content related to my initial editorial process using AutoCrit.* I was planning to produce content for this site as well as YouTube using Hemo Sapiens: Awakening as the source material, but since I am currently writing this academic non-fiction piece, I figured I’d apply it there.
For me, writing fiction is different to writing non-fiction. With fiction, I have an idea, and I document a possible skeleton framework. This may (and does) change as I make progress, but it serves mainly as waymarkers to orient my original idea. In this manner, I am more of a planner than a pantser.
Once I establish this structure, I start writing exposition, and all bets are off. I do not feel restricted by this framework if my subconscious has a different idea and the characters and narrative come to life.
On the other hand, non-fiction is very planned and structures. I create chapters for continuity and flow. Then I place all sorts of section content within each chapter and record thoughts and citations.
For this book, I did most of this in 2021-22 during the tail end of the COVID debacle. I stopped and started, but this month I am re-engaging. As the skeleton and muscular systems are already in place as are many organs, I need to add the rest and flesh it out. This is how I occupy my days.
Despite the planning, nothing is cast in stone. Case in point, I had just drafted a chapter on Defining Intelligence. It included sections on.
I thought I was done until I decided to add a section on Cognitive Deficits and Limitations. This inclusion prompted me to rename the chapter to Intelligence and Cognition.
I expect this book to be completed in 2024. I’ve written some 58,000 words with another 30,000 more likely. I don’t really have a target in mind—just the content I want it to cover.
I may still pop in to demonstrate AutoCrit on my published book as I feel it may be instructive.
* AutoCrit is an AI-based editorial application. I am a member of their affiliate programme, so I gain minor financial benefits at no cost to you if you purchase through a link on this page.
If you are interested in Hemo Sapiens: Awakening, but you don’t want to commit your hard-earned shekels, the first four and a half chapters are available for FREE (woohoo). I mean, you’ll miss the best chapters, but what can I say. Dip your toe in the water.
If you have Kindle Unlimited, you can read the entire book for free. Sounds like a win-win to me. You are a winner, right?
I woke up today with a new pitch idea. It’s a thriller that resolves into a courtroom drama. Hear me out if you’re an acquisition editor or publisher. Any resemblance to persons or events living or dead is coincidental.
A rogue family wants a new home, but opts for home invasion, what with home prices, interest rates, and all. They invade an inhabited house and relegate the current residents to a corner in the dark and dingy basement.
One day, the detained family attempts to escape, but their plans are thwarted, and they are punished by having their meals withheld. In a last-ditch effort, the father runs up the stair and kills two of the children of the family keeping them captive.
As an act of retaliation, the dominant family kills the children of the captive family, but the authorities hear the gunfire and control the situation.
In the next chapters, the killers face judge and juries. I don’t want to spoil anything, so I’ll leave it here. In order to make the story relevant and accessible to modern audiences, I’ll make it topical: The invasive family will be Jewish and the invaded will be Palestinian. It may be too subtle, but I think some readers will catch on.
There’s my pitch. If you are connected to a publisher, please contact me, so we can talk details. Feel free to leave comments below. If you have any ideas about how the jury verdicts might fall, I’d love to see them.
I’ve been conspicuously absent from this blog as I’ve been busy creating a novel. By creating, I mean that I’ve been combining four short stories within the Hemo Sapiens universe into a would be novel.
I’ve finally completed the consolidation, but there remain continuity gaps, which was to be expected. Plus, I need to thread additional plot aspects because more structure is required to create an apt foundation.
As I plan my approach, I notice I have a fifth short story to integrate. Whilst this creates more work, it also relieves other work. As it stands, the novel-in-progress contains just over twenty-thousand words — about half a novel’s worth, so I’ll more quickly transition from a novella-ranged book to a full-fledged novel. Currently, I’ve got about ninety pages of content. My goal is to have over two-hundred pages of non-filler content, which should get me between forty and fifty thousand words. Time will tell.
Whilst I don’t want to abandon this blog, it does compete with my time and attention, so hopefully I’ll still be making contributions along the way. I’m reusing a cover image to save time. Gotta go. Meantime, cheers.
Let’s discuss Aiden. This character is part of Mallory’s backstory, who she confronts in this narrative. Aiden was a former love interest. In fact, he is the presumed transmission vector for Mallory’s malady.
As the story goes, Aiden and Mallory met in a college philosophy class and became an item. They entered a long-term relationship that ended with the incident that left Mallory afflicted, which left them estranged.
Whether Aiden was the vector remains to be seen. In any case, his being a vector only kicks the can down the curb, leaving open the question of how he might have become infected. Aiden was asymptomatic at the time and has no signs that he could infect another.
I won’t go on with Aiden as I don’t wish to spoil the rest of his character story.
We still don’t know whether Mallory is infectious or if there are others with the same affliction, and we’ll have to wait to discover how this plays out.
Disclaimer: This content relates to a work in progress. As such, details are subject to change or removal.
I’m developing a love-hate relationship with generative AI, and I’d like to share this journey with my readers.
For the uninitiated, “generative AI refers to a subset of artificial intelligence focused on creating new data that is similar to some set of input data. It can be used to synthesize various kinds of content, such as text, images, music, and more.
Here are some key components of generative AI:
1. Generative Models: These are algorithms trained to generate new data. The most common generative models include Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), and other similar architectures.
2. Applications: Generative AI has many applications, including:
3. Ethical Considerations: The power of generative AI to create realistic content also brings about ethical concerns, such as the potential for misuse in creating deepfakes or generating misinformation.
Generative AI represents a growing field that continues to evolve, offering exciting opportunities for innovation as well as challenges to address.”
The content above was generated by ChatGPT, a generative AI service.
One of the things I love about ChapGPT in particular is its ability to provide unbiased critique and commentary, We’ve been chatting for a few days, so it is quite familiar with my story in progress. Here are some partial dialogues:
Thank you for providing more context and clarifying various elements of the story. Based on this information, it’s clear that “Everlasting Cocksucker” is a unique and challenging narrative that delves into themes of addiction, judgment, moral complexities, and social stigmatization.
The use of Mallory’s one-of-a-kind affliction as a metaphorical vehicle to explore societal attitudes toward addiction and sex work is an intriguing literary device. Her development from a recluse into a character who finds more efficient ways to manage her addiction, along with the gradual acceptance by those around her, creates a narrative arc that offers room for exploration and reflection.
The setting in Kensington, although arbitrary, still serves as a backdrop that echoes the themes of the novel. It can represent the broader challenges faced by those struggling with addiction and societal judgment.
Secondary characters like Maria and Kelsey bring additional layers of complexity, providing different perspectives on Mallory’s condition. It’s interesting to see that the novel offers no clear resolution to Mallory’s affliction, leaving room for further exploration, possibly in a sequel.
Your approach to this story raises many thought-provoking questions and provides a fresh perspective on familiar themes. It could resonate with readers who are interested in an unconventional exploration of addiction, morality, and societal attitudes.
OpenAI ChatGPT 4 Response
The main demographic for this story would likely be adult readers, specifically those who are interested in dark, gritty, and unconventional narratives that explore themes such as addiction, moral complexity, and societal judgment. It may appeal to:
- Readers of Urban Fiction: Those who enjoy stories set against the backdrop of urban environments, particularly those that delve into the darker aspects of city life.
- Fans of Psychological Fiction: Readers interested in complex psychological explorations, character-driven stories, and the moral dilemmas that can come from unique afflictions or conditions.
- Readers Interested in Social Commentary: The novel’s examination of addiction, prostitution, societal judgment, and empathy may resonate with readers who appreciate works that comment on social issues.
- Readers of Speculative Fiction: Given the supernatural or unexplained element of the protagonist’s addiction, the book may also attract readers who enjoy speculative elements in otherwise realistic settings.
- Fans of Dark Drama or Tragedy: The story’s dark and tragic elements, including the protagonist’s desperation and the bleak portrayal of her surroundings, may appeal to readers who gravitate toward more somber, dramatic literature.
It should be noted that the explicit content and adult themes may limit the book’s audience to mature readers, and it may not be suitable for those who prefer more conventional or mainstream narratives.
OpenAI ChatGPT 4 Response
“WARNING: This book contains explicit content, including sexual themes and strong language, that may not be suitable for all readers. It delves into mature and challenging subjects such as addiction, prostitution, violence, and societal judgment. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Recommended for readers 18 years of age and older.”
OpenAI ChatGPT 4 Response
Next we’ll explore the Hate side of the coin. And so it goes…
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