Books
Bones • 2019
I wrote Bones after experiencing heartbreak.
A poetry book about love and the loss of a romantic relationship, Bones follows the emotional aftermath of a break-up and the journey towards healing.
The title reflects the way our bones naturally repair themselves over time. Each chapter represents a different stage of grief, leading ultimately to recovery.
X • 2020
I wrote X during a period of crippling loneliness, as I tried to navigate my way towards a stronger mindset.
A poetry book about the many variables we encounter in life, X explores broken friendships, changing relationships, and everything in between.
The title reflects the paradoxical nature of the letter itself. In animation, an X over the eyes symbolises death, yet we use X to represent kisses in text messages.
Neon Sun • 2022
I wrote Neon Sun because I wanted to create a love story for my future husband.
A poetry book about the purest form of love, where there is no fear, the story unfolds over the course of a 24-hour journey through a romantic relationship.
Structured to repeat endlessly, Neon Sun reflects the way love should be expressed each day.
The title draws inspiration from the fact that astronomers cannot precisely measure the amount of neon within the sun, much like love itself cannot be quantified.
Neon Sun is the first of my books to include my original illustrations.
Chrome • 2023
I wrote Chrome as a reflection on a decade of my life — the same ten years I owned my classic car — and as a tribute to the things that drive us towards our fullest potential.
A poetry book about the love and appreciation of my 1964½ Ford Mustang, Chrome captures the excitement found in something as simple as driving.
The title refers both to the decorative metal found on classic cars and to the way chrome reflects light, mirroring the reflections and insights sparked throughout the book.
Chrome explores how much of life is lived on the road, and how the streets connect us to the places we visit and the people we meet.
There are three editions of Chrome:
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Paperback with my illustrations
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Hardback coffee table book featuring photographs by Gelica Peralta (available on demand)
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Paperback magazine edition with my illustrations, additional poetry, and photographs by Gelica Peralta