Chad St. James

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” ― Oscar Wilde

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  • Queer Bits,  Writing

    Dating Apps and Staying Safe: A Few Things to Keep in Mind.

    May 9, 2025 /

    Recent attacks on gay men lured through dating apps in Melbourne echo Sydney's dark past. Stay safe with these essential tips for meeting new connections.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Reviews

    My Essential Kindle Reads.

    February 9, 2025 /

    There is something magical about getting lost in a good book, whether an old classic, a gripping memoir, or a wild tale of adventure. I've spent countless hours flipping through pages (or, more accurately, tapping on my Kindle) and wanted to share some of my all-time favourite reads.

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  • Reviews

    ‘Invisible Boys’ is the queer ‘Looking for Alibrandi’ I needed as a teenager.

    January 26, 2025 /

    After watching the trailer for the upcoming Australian queer TV series 'Invisible Boys,' I felt intrigued by the novel that inspired it. While I may be considered old-fashioned, I've always preferred reading the book before watching the adaptation.

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  • Film & TV,  Reviews

    ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ is undeniably weird but also strangely beautiful.

    January 14, 2025 /

    I finally watched Sasquatch Sunset, and while it’s not for everyone, its 88 minutes of wordless grunts, bizarre imagery, and stunning wilderness make for a uniquely memorable experience.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Writing

    Love is sometimes a game of tug-of-war.

    May 5, 2024 /

    Life has a funny way of throwing curve balls. What should have been a first anniversary is now a week since my relationship came to an end. Of course, this past week has been a roller coaster of emotions.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Writing

    I could never be your woman…Or man.

    April 9, 2024 /

    This was a personal essay I wrote for University, that in the process I discovered a few things about myself. While I may have come out as gay 17 years before, I guess you could say, I was experiencing another type of coming out.

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  • Writing

    5 ways to mess up a first date!

    April 8, 2024 /

    We’ve all been there. You’ve gone on a first date, and boom… what seemed like it had so much potential has ended like a train wreck.

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  • Writing

    Tips for first dates.

    April 5, 2024 /

    A first date can be a pleasurable discovery of someone special or your worst nightmare.

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  • Writing

    7 things I wished I knew before having sex for the first time.

    April 2, 2024 /

    No matter how old you are, where you might be from, even whether it was good or bad. There’s no denying that for most, your first time is an experience that you’ve never forgotten.

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  • Writing

    Interview: What’s it like to be Takei.

    April 1, 2024 /

    I once interviewed Sia on the phone as she was sitting on a toilet. But my interview with George Takei has always been one of my favourites.

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