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Human Nature
Human Nature marks the start of a new era of poetry for Writer Shayanne, and it was one of the first pieces I penned after a lengthy burnout. At a glance, you may think that it’s about...
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Some Thoughts on Bullanseo Photo Studio
As the threat of war looms over Joseon, two lonely souls find a home in each other and meet a tragic end, only to reunite in the future once again. This is how I would describe Bullanseo Photo Studio (불란서 사진관) – a lesser-known story that piqued my interest when I was on the lookout for a tragic romance to keep my nerves at bay before an important exam...
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Hope Amidst Hate
Hope Amidst Hate was the byproduct of a turbulent time in my life. I wouldn’t call it my strongest poem, nor does it have a place among the my favourite pieces ever written, but it remains relevant to date. The version on my blog was reworked several years ago, so it differs from the one I originally posted on Instagram...
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2025 : Book Review – Part II
How has it been three months since my last post? Time is hardly on my side, and the past weeks have been a blur of assignments, work, responsibilities, reset, and repeat. Thankfully, I’ve managed to squeeze in some time for reading. For part II of my 2025 book reviews, I’ve selected three novels that left a lasting, positive impression on me, and with October just around the corner, I’d recommend giving these a read to prepare for Halloween...
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Tea Cake
Tea Cake is an older poem of mine that was surprisingly easy to write. It was originally a part of a monthly poetry challenge, where the word for the day was “tea cake”, so I used it as a metaphor for love...
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2025 : Book Review – Part I
A lot of time has passed since my last post, and I’m at that point in my life where changes are underway. Despite everything, I’ve made it my goal to read at least 44 books before 2025 comes to an end, and the little book club that I’ve formed with my closest friends is perfect for sharing recommendations and buddy reads. Of all the books I’ve read so far, a couple have certainly left an impression—some have been good, and others, not so much...
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The Wonder of You
The Wonder of You was written in the summer of 2020 – a time when I couldn’t bring myself to write anything at all. Stuck in a creative rut of sorts with no way out, I lay in bed and thought of all the many things that made me indescribably happy. Then, I sat in front of my laptop and channelled all of that love into this poem, which fills me with delight even today.......
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Of Narration, Subplots and Unsatisfactory Endings – A Review of My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult
When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, I told myself that 2024 would be the year for reading more books. With that resolution in mind, I picked up one of Jodi Picoult’s bestsellers—My Sister’s Keeper. The synopsis piqued my interest, and I was intrigued by how it was based on a true story...
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Lovers in Bloom
Lovers in Bloom is a very, very old work of mine – one that softens my heart despite its many flaws. It was inspired by Zipcy’s incredible Touch series, which depicts moments of tenderness and intimacy between lovers...
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Some Thoughts on Touch Your Heart
In a genre where romances between bosses and their secretaries have saturated the market, Touch Your Heart puts a unique spin on a common storyline by having a renowned actress work as a secretary under a seemingly ruthless lawyer, resulting in a lighthearted tale between polar opposites...
