Month: February 2026

by M. Bijman February 28, 2026

Review of science fiction Science Fiction

Another book to read before you see the movie, for good reason – “Project Hail Mary”

On March 20, 2026, the film Project Hail Mary will be released by Amazon MGM Studios (United States and Canada)Continue Reading

by M. Bijman February 20, 2026

Art Creative Process Discussion of genre Media and Technology music musicians

Something different happens when art and music merge

This is a long read. But it describes a project that has taken me two years. To begin at theContinue Reading

by M. Bijman February 14, 2026

Discussion of writing style literary romance Romances and Love Stories

Timeless love letters – Agony and ecstasy

One reason for writing and reading poetry is that a poem is like a condensed emotion – a few words,Continue Reading

by M. Bijman February 10, 2026

Current events Discussion of poetry Discussion of writing style Media and Technology Meta-data Poetry Review of new book

The reality of a literature blog

This website that you’re on was my bright idea in Jan. 2013, to serve as a showcase for my writing.Continue Reading

by M. Bijman February 6, 2026

Creative Process Discussion of poetry Historical texts painting poem portrait painting Review of Biographical Fiction

Hadrian and Antinous – Love and grief

Marguerite Yourcenar wrote so beautifully about the grief of Roman emperor Hadrian at the death of his lover, Antinous (alsoContinue Reading

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