Eric Priezkalns

I am Eric Priezkalns. My name is unique, and I try to write that way too.
Line in the Sand

Line in the Sand

The skin of the beach was perforated by my footprints. I walked along the stained path of least resistance, left behind by wave’s retreat. Then it returns, an insurgency, fighting for territory. It wanes again, just as quickly. At furthest [...]

A Conversation about Language with col-Eric

A Conversation about Language with col-Eric

At last, I received some good news from the University of Berkhamsted. After rejecting my last twelve research proposals in a row, they finally turned the tables and sent me a list of research projects for which they already had [...]

Inside Valerie’s Studio

Inside Valerie’s Studio

Continuing the story of Preston Dirges and Valerie Valencourt, we follow Valerie back to her studio apartment after her first day at work… INT. VALERIE’S STUDIO – NIGHT Valerie enters her studio flat, flicking the light switch. The bulb’s filament [...]

Nothoughts for Now

Nothoughts for Now

For a little while, Halfthoughts is on holiday, Which means you will find There is no thought for today. Though perhaps, you might quip, None were evident anyway. Tis rare when I completely forget To write a new weekly post, [...]

Preston Dirges and the Lust for Audit

Preston Dirges and the Lust for Audit

Montage: INT. DESERTED OFFICE FLOOR – DAY Preston walks, flanked by Valerie and Gordon. Music starts: “Lust for Life” by Iggy Pop. Thimbleby looks up from the files, finishes the last bite of his sandwich, and brushes the crumbs off [...]