Reviews

McAllister's Mates Twenty Five

McAllister’s Mates - An ongoing series of reviews - Please enjoy the exceptional works of Bradley Ramsey, Joe DeBritz and a joint piece from Sylvienne…

Dec 14, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Twenty Four

please enjoy the exceptional works of Blace Alcock and Will G. A dark and beautiful traditional poem, and an intriguing, challenging essay on…

Dec 2, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Twenty Three

Two reviews from my first round of open submissions - I enjoyed these immensely. please enjoy the exceptional works of James Kenwood and .Jeffrey Salem.

Nov 23, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Twenty Two

Exciting works from two of my best friends on Substack - Derek James Kritzberg and the deeply sensitive metaphysical poet C J O'Hare.

Nov 9, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Twenty One

This time a special dedicated to the work of the fantastic photographer Cat Bonner and her amazing fantasy and science fiction work. The discipline and…

Oct 14, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Twenty

Twenty Issues and many more to come! Two great friends of McAllister’s Mates with subtle, delicate, and very human stories tackling class systems and…

Sep 28, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Ninteen

Two works that may seem dark at first but (I feel) carry beautiful and intriguing dualities, making their highlights all the more brilliant - one from…

Sep 14, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Eighteen

Two great pieces - one from the irrepressible poet and D.J. , and a slight departure for McAllister’s Mates with Scientist and Journalist (albeit one…

Aug 29, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Seventeen

Two great pieces - one from a dear friend returning to Substack after a break, and another from a great writer who I’ve just discovered.

Aug 16, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Sixteen

Sorry for being quiet recently - some technical issues, some personal issues. I’m finding the pace required by Substack and my professional life a bit…

Jul 29, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Fifteen

A very important and courageous piece I’d like to share with you, speaking as someone who isn’t directly affected by infertility - I was still deeply…

Jul 11, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

ReviewStack: McAllister's Mates Fourteen

Two interesting pieces that both take on poetry’s most ubiquitous but inexhaustible subject - the Night’s Sky. What really piqued my interest is that…

Jun 27, 2025 • Graeme McAllister

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