Mākasu Shimo Ori is a Japanese-Canadian speculative writer and cultural commentator whose work explores national identity, ideological resistance, and the fragility of sovereignty in an era of shifting global power. Their writing blends political satire, alternative history, and speculative journalism to challenge dominant narratives and reimagine the future of nations.
When not writing, Mākasu is an avid researcher, historian of political movements, and relentless questioner of borders—both physical and ideological. Their work is rooted in the intersection of past and present, where history's unfinished battles continue to shape modern conflicts.
They believe fiction is not just a lens for storytelling, but a weapon against revisionism, a challenge to inevitability, and an act of defiance against forces that seek to erase identities.
"Truth is written by the victors. Fiction belongs to those who refuse to be conquered."
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Annex This, America
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Canada stands at a crossroads. Will it remain a sovereign nation—or become America's 51st state?
When the current U.S. president openly muses about annexing Canada, it sparks a wave of resistance unlike anything the country has ever seen. From Montreal bagels turned patriotic symbols to an underground movement stamping "Proudly Canadian" on currency, from NHL arenas erupting in anti-annexation chants to the revival of the War of 1812 (complete with a reenactment of burning down the White House), ordinary Canadians find extraordinary ways to say "Not today, America."
Told through the sharp, investigative reporting of Emily Richardson, the relentless senior correspondent for The Moose & Herald, this speculative oral history captures a nation's last stand against assimilation. Part political satire, part journalistic resistance, Sorry, But No (approx. 80,000 words) explores what happens when a polite country stops saying sorry and starts fighting back.
With biting humor, historical echoes, and an unflinching look at how national identity is forged through conflict, this book is both a warning and a rallying cry.
For those who believe that borders can be erased with paperwork, this is Canada's response:
A moose stands its ground. And so do we.
Title : Sorry, but no.
EAN : 9798230844174
Publisher : Kaede Komori Press
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