Sometimes I review niche self-published books. Sometimes I brag about writing terrible Star Trek parodies. Lucky you, check the archive for both!
“Day 73. The Arctic expedition goes poorly. Our provisions have reached such a desperate state, that I have been forced to eat the food that is already in my fucking bowl.”
Hot Off the Presses 
Dear Madeline,
I’m truly touched by the time and energy you poured into reading and reviewing The Basis on Hot Off the Presses. Your vivid reflections—from the mind-bending metaphors to the playful chaos of my “language game”—capture the spirit of what I hoped to create: a puzzle that challenges, provokes, and lingers. It means the world to me that you wrestled with the novel’s complexities, finding both frustration and fascination in its layers of metaphysics, politics, and spirituality. Your comparison to a “non-Euclidian horse vagina” sculpture made me laugh out loud—it’s such a striking way to describe the book’s polarizing nature, and I’ll cherish that image forever.
Thank you for seeing the heart of my work, even when it tested your patience (and your dictionary app!). Your thoughtful engagement, right down to the whimsical “small Frenchman” in your mind, is a gift to me as an author. It reminds me why I write—to spark dialogue, to push boundaries, and to connect with readers who are willing to take the journey. I’m deeply grateful for your review and the way you’ve shared The Basis with your audience.
With sincere appreciation,
Dawson Preethi
June 6, 2025
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