The Great Beyond

I write short stories and long fiction, inspired by Herman Melville and the Biblical tradition.

A relentless ride through neon-drenched dreams and liminal spaces doused in diesel—set them ablaze with a read.

Stories for when you need to pass the time in the confined space of eternity.

Meditations on Art and Media

My personal Substack

Channeling creative blood

Poems, essays, and short stories to create transformation and dynamic dialectic centered on the abundance that the gifts of life and art have to offer. Reflections on best practice of education and living well in pursuit of excellence and deep joy.

Mostly written and performed poetry exploring the affects of media, war, and time well spent with kids.

Dark and heavy slipstream for those who see the cracks in the world and want to listen to what leaks through.

This is the place to read the works of someone trying to bring about a great literary renaissance, one poem, short story, and novel at a time. I love writing dark, realistic and obtuse pieces. If that’s your thing, you should check my work out.

The mood in the forest—dark romanticism / weird futurity / profligate transcendentalism / quiet rebellion—subscribe for daily poetry and weekly short stories.

The writings of Lewis Peterson circa (2023-now)

Daily podcasts, book clubs, and courses on the best books and authors ever.

Notes Toward a Study of Poetry

Poetry, fiction and essays in search to give bridges to the invisible strands.

Humphrey ‘Huck’ Astley is a poet from Oxford, UK. His writing has appeared in various journals including The London Magazine, Agenda, and Poetry London. He edits TheCrankMag.com. 'Poets are queer fish who must be allowed to go their own way.' (Marx)