Benjamin Jiva Dasa Norris is a young writer and freelance journalist from Bristol, England, currently living and working in Eastern Europe. Benjamin’s main sources of inspiration come from his immediate surroundings, and the injection of small facets of magical or spiritual contents into otherwise mundane settings. His fascination with Ancient Indian texts is evident throughout the majority of his work, but more recently influences have seeped in from other global narrative cultures, mainly those of Romany and Baltic origin.
Currently working on his debut novel (extracts can be found on the first page of this blog – ‘Between White Horses And Fallen Leaves’) and continually writing short stories, poetry and art reviews, Benjamin appreciates all feedback and commentary on his work and above all hopes that you enjoy at least some of what you find here.
William Lawson said,
January 10, 2009 at 9:01 pm
“Why is this bit being read more than the other bits?” Curiosity, of course. Typically, people are far more interested in the “who” than the “what.” In my defense, it was the remarkable quality of your writing (the “what”) that aroused my interest in learning about the “who” behind the words. While I’ve only read two of your posts, I will definitely return to read many more.
P.S. I share your interest in Hesse. In fact I just read some of his autobiographical writings a few days ago, and was impressed (once again) by the unusual quality of his writing. It’s been many years since I read his major novels, but still feel that they (collectively) remain in the top tier of our literary and/or cultural inheritance.
benchic said,
January 10, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Oh, many thanks – how very kind of you. I must say this blog has come on a long way since I wrote this fairly informal and slightly daft introduction (I never thought I would stick with it for more than a couple of weeks, let alone half a year), so perhaps it is high time to update.
I agree with you in regards to Hesse – I find his work addictive, his great novels seem to change in small ways each time I read them (it is, of course, me who is changing) and I don’t know another writer who does this to the same extent. I’m re-reading ‘Demian’ at the moment, actually, and re-kindling my fascination in Gnosticism.
Thanks again,
Benjiva
jose said,
February 24, 2009 at 6:20 pm
in my defense…i read love poem no. 46 before wondering about the who…
about to enjoy reading some more i am sure!
knowledgetoday said,
March 31, 2009 at 3:04 am
I love your site. Keep it up !
Jaret Choolun said,
October 13, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Hi there Benjamin
I only just stumbled upon your blog right now- your writing is wonderful. I’m starting out in the world of composition, and am writing a lot of choral music. Would you be open to me setting your work? If so get back to me at choolun.jaret@gmail.com and we can set something up. I’d be thrilled if you would agree!
Thanks,
Jaret Choolun