The OLF Blog

Author Cesar Torres in The Hidden Chamber — art photography exploring the nylon gene, gender, and the world of Our Lord of the Flowers

The Nylon Gene

A reader wrote to me recently and used a phrase I hadn't heard before: the nylon gene. I haven't stopped thinking about it since.

The Nylon Gene

A reader wrote to me recently and used a phrase I hadn't heard before: the nylon gene. I haven't stopped thinking about it since.

Our Lord of the Flowers Arrives October 6, 2026

Our Lord of the Flowers Arrives October 6, 2026

The date is set. Our Lord of the Flowers arrives October 6, 2026 — a literary novel about grief, inherited houses, and the arrival of Xochipilli, the Aztec Prince of...

Our Lord of the Flowers Arrives October 6, 2026

The date is set. Our Lord of the Flowers arrives October 6, 2026 — a literary novel about grief, inherited houses, and the arrival of Xochipilli, the Aztec Prince of...

The End of Winter: A Song for Xochipilli

The End of Winter: A Song for Xochipilli

Is winter ever truly our end? In a world obsessed with the march of time, Xochipilli—the Prince of Flowers—whispers a different truth. Step into the Aztecverse with a new poem...

The End of Winter: A Song for Xochipilli

Is winter ever truly our end? In a world obsessed with the march of time, Xochipilli—the Prince of Flowers—whispers a different truth. Step into the Aztecverse with a new poem...

A First Look at the Cover of Our Lord of the Flowers

A First Look at the Cover of Our Lord of the Fl...

Get a first look at the cover for Our Lord of the Flowers. Featuring the author's handwriting and hidden motifs of the Aztec god Xochipilli, this new addition to the...

A First Look at the Cover of Our Lord of the Fl...

Get a first look at the cover for Our Lord of the Flowers. Featuring the author's handwriting and hidden motifs of the Aztec god Xochipilli, this new addition to the...

The Best Spandex Masks and Hoods for Kink and Sensual Play

The Best Spandex Masks and Hoods for Kink and S...

In this follow-up to my guide on the best pantyhose, I explore the transformative power of spandex hoods. From the ritualistic masks of Sir Vitrum and Rosario to technical audits...

The Best Spandex Masks and Hoods for Kink and S...

In this follow-up to my guide on the best pantyhose, I explore the transformative power of spandex hoods. From the ritualistic masks of Sir Vitrum and Rosario to technical audits...

The Flower Prince in the Nexus: Expanding the Aztecverse

The Flower Prince in the Nexus: Expanding the A...

“Renuevo” is more than a photo—it is a nexus where the ancient and modern meet. From my roots in Mexico City to the grand-scale restructuring of my new novel, Our...

The Flower Prince in the Nexus: Expanding the A...

“Renuevo” is more than a photo—it is a nexus where the ancient and modern meet. From my roots in Mexico City to the grand-scale restructuring of my new novel, Our...