Who is Gillian Fletcher?
I’ll be the first to admit—my name is NOT Gillian Fletcher. But I do ask you to call me that. The name was a gift from a mentor, once serving as a voice beyond her own. Under the cover of Gillian, I’ve found a voice that speaks with more confidence—kind of like your favorite drag queen.
Why subscribe?
Because I’m awesome, obviously…
For years, I told myself I couldn’t be a writer. But when a guard at the Tower of London told me it was time to write that book I’d been dreaming about, it was the push I needed—and once I started, I couldn’t stop! If you’ve ever dreamed of living abroad, love dystopian sci-fi and magical realism, or simply want to support independent creativity, Wanderlust & Wordplay is your passport to a life less ordinary.
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My AI Policy
To be clear, AI does not write any of my content, fictional or otherwise; I use it solely to expand my knowledge. As an independent author in a world dominated by billionaires and opaque algorithms, I’ve learned to get creative managing areas outside my expertise. Within Wanderlust & Wordplay, I am the writer and wordsmith; generative AI, nearly indistinguishable from a search engine, serves as my research assistant and SEO strategist.
While the subject has sparked debate within the creative community, I won’t dictate how other artists approach their craft—especially not based on my own beliefs. There’s a clear divide between embracing individual choice and endorsing prejudice, a distinction we must uphold. The concerns surrounding AI aren’t just about technology; they stem from human decisions driven by poor judgment, profit, and power. The solution lies in transparency, accountability, and regulatory safeguards. Ethics matter. Intentions matter.
