JR Darewood : Writing

National Liberation?

National Liberation?

A Chapter by JR Darewood


Long before the democratic revolutions of the Arab Spring, Europe’s own Spring of Nations in 1848 b..
The Decentralization of Colonialism

The Decentralization of Colonialism

A Chapter by JR Darewood


[The promises of democracy, decentralization and autonomy only brought new forms of exploitation to Aceh...
Freedom in a Fiefdom

Freedom in a Fiefdom

A Chapter by JR Darewood


“We lost the war,” an ex-combatant told me sadly as he smoked a cigarette and watched the m..
Participation and Pembangunan

Participation and Pembangunan

A Chapter by JR Darewood


Yahya Muaz is the Secretary General of Partai Aceh. His eyes are red and bleary; I estimate he sleeps o..
Conclusion: Differing Definitions of Demcoracy

Conclusion: Differing Definitions of Demcoracy

A Chapter by JR Darewood


Dahlan told me that in 2006 a village woman discovered mercury underground when she was digging with her ho..
Unsung Heroes Prequel

Unsung Heroes Prequel

A Book by JR Darewood


In a world where legends are lies and heroes fail, things are never what they seem.
I. The Visitor

I. The Visitor

A Chapter by JR Darewood


Castle Vael has never seen the likes of these three.
II. The Initiate

II. The Initiate

A Chapter by JR Darewood


A fledgeling knight finds more than he's looking for in the Inner City.
III. The Dungeons of Castle Vael

III. The Dungeons of Castle Vael

A Chapter by JR Darewood


Lade frowned as Jor murmured to himself, a mix of humming and singing. Lade winced. Jor was a terrible ..
IV. A Trusted Friend

IV. A Trusted Friend

A Chapter by JR Darewood


Thanus was troubled as he walked through the halls of the castl..