A BOOK OF SURREALIST GAMES by ALASTAIR BROTCHIE

Please note I will be using Prompts from A BOOK OF SURREALIST GAMES by ALASTAIR BROTCHIE EDITED by MEL GOODING, over the next period of posts. (I will try to throw in other works for interest as well) As a Workshop of Potential Literature, I often move from one experimental phase to another. I have done Mathematical equation poetry, Sonnets of all forms, short form poetry (My least favorite, as I am prone to ramble) Unicode and alt code poetry (I love inventing new forms!), and much more. For transparency, I am homebound, and without social friends (likely due to the fact that I might encourage them to play such games and scare off potential playmates), so I will be altering these surrealist games (much like in my childhood when I played checkers and chess by myself). If you are alone like me, you may do the same using several optional tools. Books are preferred because if you ask AI, and anyone finds out, they might lynch you. If you are not afraid of being lynched, you may ask AI for random words, nouns, or sentences based on the criteria. I recommend having at least two or more separate AI programs open on separate browsers representing each “person” as AI tries to create patterns and will loose randomness. If you would rather die than use AI, then I assume, like me, your house is full of books. In this case, grab two or three books, randomly open each, and find the first words or sentences that meet the criteria. It is preferred to use unique books representing the different “personalities” that come with actual friends. I will give full credit to the book and list the instructions and any alterations I made (other than the friends part as you have been informed I have none and am using one of the above techniques). The book is available for purchase on Amazon and recommend it.

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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