Author: Dritan Kiçi

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  • On Writing an Author’s Bio

    On Writing an Author’s Bio

    “We all read and are inspired — some with books, others with porn. It doesn’t make us special.”


  • On the Kind of Poetry I Love

    On the Kind of Poetry I Love

    “What I want to publish has teeth. It cuts clean and close. It opens a wound and refuses to cauterize it.”


  • TBR Winter 24 is here

    TBR Winter 24 is here

    Amaizing writing! Great reading from around the globe.


  • Annelies Verbeke: A Literary Journey

    Annelies Verbeke: A Literary Journey

    An insightful interview with celebrated author Annelies Verbeke, exploring her doppelgänger novel in progress, the cinematic nature of her writing, and the complexities of being a European writer in a U.S.-dominated market.


  • An interview with Lea Ypi

    An interview with Lea Ypi

    I had been dealing with the theme of freedom in my studies for a long time, so I thought this would be a good starting point. Since it would be for the general public, I didn’t want to write it as an abstract philosophical study but to have examples and take on different colors from…


  • The gentleman’s pleasure

    The gentleman’s pleasure

    In “The Gentleman’s Pleasure,” readers will find a poignant exploration of routine and identity through the daily life of a retired ex-army officer. The story delves into the meticulous habits that define Halim’s existence, from his morning shave to his carefully chosen attire, highlighting the small pleasures and sense of order they bring him. As…