Category Archives: Past edited work

SIGNED PUPPIES! SIGNED COPIES!

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Topher

What is your career plan? ‘I look forward to your book signing one of these days. You remind me of Hugh Howey. He started off by self-publishing.’ -Victoria, guidance counsellor …He dreams of a book launch If realised, all are … Continue reading →

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At the Playground

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Topher

Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? In year five, I was new to Saint Agnes From the Chinese school I usually got lunch off the canteen lots of … Continue reading →

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Stage Fright

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Topher

What makes you nervous?

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Farewell, My Mormons

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Topher

A poem from my collection Continue reading →

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‘McLovin’

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Topher

When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? I’ll tell you want I didn’t wanna be. As a five year old, just as now, I never entertained being a wino. After Superbad Rarely, I … Continue reading →

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Letter to my sixteen-year-old self

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Topher

Dear 16-y.o. Topher, You are in a different country, in a very different situation. You are idealistic, ambitious, and have time to play basketball. You’ve met hundreds of people so far, from your family and beyond, from high school and … Continue reading →

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Summer Bay

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Topher

Easy: Palm Beach in Sydney’s northern beaches. This lies on a headland, the Pacific Ocean on one side. Apart from Manly, I haven’t explored this area. Noted for their beaches, it is mostly accessible by bus and ferry. I have … Continue reading →

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A Memo in Time

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Topher

What colleges have you attended? Recently, I checked out this old memo, a uni remnant. I used it for homework. As part of my class, we wrote a note for three weeks. Here they are: Friday 6 August The big … Continue reading →

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The Hermit

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Topher

He moves at a snail’s pace with all the time in the race In his thirties, published the Great 20th century American Novel Before this, met iconic Ernest Hemingway who owned the place The don was very encouraging of his … Continue reading →

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The Dawn…

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Topher

Is different in Southeast Asia and Sydney Farmers plough the fields and drink black coffee long day ahead There, the sun is up in a hurry In Sydney, sunup varies by season instead It could be up soon, or remain … Continue reading →

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