If you’re following me on Twitter, you may have noticed that I’m writing for @darkhorsezine​ - a zine focusing on all things Otabek Altin. :D 

Mine’s an introspective piece that follows Otabek’s dreams, goals, relationships etc. as he grows up. I just submitted the final draft today, and so, in celebration, here’s a snippet: 


They go to a club. Otabek blinks.

“Not expecting this?” Leo laughs.

“Can we even get in?”

“I know someone,” Leo grins, easy and bright.

That someone turns out to be the DJ. Otabek’s not sure what Leo’s told him – although he won’t be surprised if it’s something like, please, cheer my roommate up, for God’s sake; his moodiness is getting all of us down – but they manage to persuade him to allow Otabek behind the turntable. Leo fits the headphones over Otabek’s ears carefully, like a crown in a strange coronation, while the DJ guides Otabek’s fingers to the mixing console. He gestures at a dial, and Otabek turns the knob obediently. There’s a split-second of silence, during which Otabek freezes, certain that he has just screwed up.

Then, the bass drops.


Pre-orders for the Dark Horse Zine open on 13 November 2017. I’ve seen sneaks of the other contributions, and the amount of talent in the zine is amazing. 10/10 would recommend getting!