Book Review: Fake Creativity by Blake Loch ★★★☆☆
A self-published novel follows an author descending into paranoia after becoming convinced that an AI is plagiarizing his work, forcing him to question the authenticity of his own creative processes.
Background
- Blake Loch is likely a pseudonym for a tech or AI industry insider writing a self-published novel; the author's real identity is part of the book's "backstory" that the review hints at but does not fully explain.
- BookSirens is a platform where reviewers receive free copies in exchange for honest reviews — standard practice for indie/self-published books trying to build visibility without a traditional publisher.
- The novel is relevant to current debates about generative AI (LLMs like ChatGPT, image generators) and whether they are "plagiarizing" human creators by training on their work without permission or compensation.
- The plot — an author descending into paranoia over AI stealing his work — mirrors real lawsuits and controversies between writers/artists and AI companies over copyright and training data.
- The review notes the book is "self-published," meaning it bypassed traditional publishing gatekeepers; this is common for topical, niche, or experimental works that might not fit mainstream categories.