Blog - ajstreator

Nov 6, 2025

Why I Embraced the Challenge of the Shakespearean Sonnet

From the Shallow End to the Deep End revives the classical Shakespearean sonnet with ninety-seven poems exploring modern themes such as relationships, abuse, faith, and death. Through strict meter and rhyme, this collection proves that structure can deepen emotional impact. It invites today’s readers to rediscover the sonnet as a living vessel for truth, beauty, and relevance—and to dive deeper into timeless poetic form.

Why I Wrote This Book - From the Shallow End to the Deep End

Decades after a high school challenge sparked his passion for poetry, AJ Streator presents Shallow to Deep—a collection of Shakespearean sonnets blending discipline and emotion. Within the classic fourteen-line form, these poems capture deeply personal yet universal themes of struggle, healing, and beauty, showing how poetry transforms complexity into clarity and pain into resonance.

From Sarcasm to Self-Publishing: My Take on Life (and Literature)

In his first blog post, the author introduces himself as a part-time freelance writer and newly self-published author of From the Shallow End to the Deep End. He reflects on the chaos of the modern creative writing world and his decision to do things his own way. With a mix of dry humor and sarcasm, he shares candid personal beliefs on topics like baseball, politics, marriage, healthcare, immigration, and education—offering a raw, unapologetic glimpse into his worldview and writing voice.