Peter Stanley's Scribbling Corner

  A gripping new voice in international crime fiction has arrived with the release of Asset Denied: The Gene Bukowski Files , a high-stakes short novel by Peter Stanley that blends global intrigue, political corruption, and deeply human storytelling. Set across Washington D.C., Mexico City, and Miami, Asset Denied follows Special Agent Gene Bukowski—a hardened FBI investigator and former military operative—who is pulled into a spiralling international conspiracy after a joint U.S.–Mexico operation collapses in violence. A senior Mexican official is assassinated, multiple officers are killed, and Bukowski’s partner takes his own life, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. As Bukowski becomes the focus of a Senate inquiry and is suspended from active duty, he is drawn into a covert, off-the-books mission that pushes him beyond the limits of law enforcement—and into the shadows of intelligence warfare. What begins as a failed investigation quickly unravels into a far-reachi...

Something genuinely awesome happened on 11 March this year, and it’s taken me a while to sit with why it mattered so much. Actor Warwick Davis received an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for his contributions to television, film, and the disability community—particularly significant given that he is disabled himself. Whether I’m late to the party or simply needed time to reflect, the recognition hit me harder than I expected. For those unfamiliar with Davis’s work: he portrayed Professor Flitwick throughout the Harry Potter series, appeared across the Star Wars franchise, starred in Willow, and has worked on dozens of productions besides. Beyond acting, he co‑founded Little People UK with his late wife, Samantha in 2012, creating a charity that provides friendship, advocacy, and support to people with dwarfism and their families. That alone is impressive—especially because it broke through into mainstream media. I can think of a disabled person here in Aotearoa New Z...

   I promise I haven't been silent for no apparent reason. I've been busy with school, responsibilities, Korean dramas, and yes, writing—imagine that! For those following Michael Lavoice ’s blog, you might have seen occasional updates about SARCOM. The story revolves around Jack Crowley, a lieutenant in the Search and Rescue Command. This narrative continues the tale that Michael and I began in an anthology focused on the Space Coast Guard. We have finished the first book, and the second one is nearing completion. All that's left is a third, because good things come in threes. Coasties in space isn’t the only thing I’m working on. For those familiar, I wrote “Dragoon: First Strike” back in 2024 via Three Ravens Publishing. Reviews have been positive, and someone has compared my writing to Heinlein's. While currently one book, available via Amazon in ebook and print, Dragoon was always meant to be a series. The good news is that the next five books have been written and...

  Summer is a great time to tackle projects, like organising my Google Drive. I really enjoy using Google Drive and prefer it over OneDrive; that’s just my personal preference. I was going through my Google Drive mainly because a Gene Bukowski novella, which is about 28,000 words, has found a new home. I’ll keep you updated once I have more information about that. The point here is that the novella wasn’t the only story featuring characters like Gene Bukowski and Sia Falaangi Kamu, and I wanted to see what I had to work with.

 I enjoy a good Netflix binge like anyone else. One of the series I'm currently watching is “Snowpiercer,” a show that expands Bong Joon-ho’s tightly woven, allegorical 2013 film into a sprawling, multi-season narrative. While the film serves as a brutal, metaphor-heavy parable about class and revolution, the series delves deeper into a layered political drama, focusing more on world-building and character development. At least, that’s the intention. The movie and the series both keep the train as their central metaphor, but the series diverges sharply in tone and structure. It slows down the narrative, introduces multiple factions, and prioritises interpersonal dynamics over the immediate intensity of the film's story.  In my opinion, the introduction of extended character arcs sometimes feels drawn out and uneven. My favourite character is Sean Bean’s Mr Wilford. Wilford is a fully realised antagonist. Bean brings a sense of menace without falling into caricature, along with...

  Everything begins with the best of intentions, like setting up this blogger account. Unfortunately, since I created it, there has only been silence, comparable to the sound of tumbleweeds blowing in the wind, as no new content has been written. You might be wondering why that is. The truth is, throughout 2025, I was busy adjusting to my new role as a tutor—specifically, a teaching assistant to my non-Kiwi friends—at Otago University. I worked alongside social work and health science students while also taking on casual hours as a social work contractor and juggling a few other tasks. That said, I have been writing. I contributed a short story to a science fiction anthology focused on a space coast guard , co-written with fellow author Michael LaVoice . We enjoyed the premise so much that we’ve decided to expand it into a trilogy featuring Jack Crowley and other members of the Search-and-Rescue Command. Additionally, I have another short story submitted in an anthology that will b...

I can understand if my long-time followers are a bit confused, but rest assured, it's still me. I have decided to use the pen name Peter Stanley for my fiction writing, particularly in the speculative fiction genre. This will make it easier for readers to find my work on online bookstores like Amazon, as my full Polish name can be challenging to spell. Henceforth, you can address me as Peter Stanley. I know some of you might be curious as to why I chose Peter and Stanley. I chose Peter because it's a direct translation of my Polish name. As for Stanley, it's a tribute to Stanislaw Lem, a well-known Polish science fiction author of his time and one of my all-time favourites. To answer the first part of the question, I want to make things easier for everyone. I don't want readers to miss out on my writing just because they struggle with the spelling of my last name. Feel free to visit the Amazon page for the new pen name and check out the already available book . If you l...