Essays

I'm an anarchist... Get me out of here!

How to bring about chaos and alienate people

Sep 24, 2025 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Where were you when they were getting high?

I missed the first wave of Oasis mania. I couldn't miss the second.

Aug 13, 2025 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Is being human the new punk rock?

In this era of AI slope, brain rot and automation, hope in humanity is the true rebellion.

Jul 28, 2025 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

A fortune-teller once told me

On the fear of change, shamans and overcoming blocks.

May 20, 2025 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

The power of storytelling to change lives

Yes, I have finally watched Adolescence

Mar 25, 2025 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Fractional lives, permanent anxiety

Being evicted wasn't on my 2025 bingo card especially as I work promoting London as the place to be, but there's a first time for everything.

Feb 28, 2025 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Not all men (but always men)

Dear good men, we're terribly sorry for hurting your feelings when we're scared to death you too may want to secretly rape us. Love, women.

Dec 23, 2024 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

The English language has an extraordinary capacity for elegant deceit in plain sight.

Oct 31, 2024 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Why does everybody want this?

I've been thinking about love and its discontents a lot recently.

Oct 22, 2024 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

My week of iPlayer and relaxation

Went to Oxford for a writing course. Stayed for the TV licence.

Jul 21, 2024 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

The Cost of Living

A London drama in three acts exploring material safety, the real cost of culture and how the 15-minute city is a reality the rich already live in even…

Apr 7, 2024 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

Every day should be World Book Day

And other thoughts on marking important occasions and celebrating accordingly. Including today.

Mar 8, 2024 • Cristina Carmona Aliaga

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