A note on AI and my work

I’ve been writing since I was about sixteen—roughly forty years. Most of my work predates my use of generative AI.

My work begins with my ideas, observations, images and direction. I use AI to create some illustrations, check spelling and typing, and act as a sounding board on matters such as pacing, structure, repetition and how to bring a scene to life. In some stories, I’ve also asked it to suggest, draft or reshape passages. The extent of that help varies from piece to piece. Where AI has contributed to the wording, I’ll explain what it did on the individual page, so readers can make their own judgement.

The poems are my own work, though some have received AI feedback on rhythm or structure.

For Breluce, the ideas and design—the world, lore, buildings, production networks, mechanics and interface—came from me. I used AI to help develop the software architecture and code.

I don’t use AI simply to fill every empty branch on my sites. Some may remain unfinished or be removed rather than filled with work that doesn’t belong.

I also think these tools can make writing more accessible. For some people with dyslexia, dyspraxia or other disabilities, people writing in another language, or anyone who finds typing difficult, AI can help get their ideas onto the page.

I prefer to explain my process directly rather than rely on an AI-detector score. Readers can judge the work and the account of how it was made.