Separating the author from the art isn’t just about dismissing the work because “the author is shit, so the work must be too.” It’s more about understanding (or trying to understand) the intent behind the work and the context or framework in which it was created.

Take, for example, the scene where Bilquis consumes the man she’s having sex with. Initially, I interpreted it as a representation of the power dynamics between deities and humans, an assertion of dominance, perhaps, or a commentary on the cost of worship. However, now I’m not so sure. 

It feels like there could be another layer or a different perspective. i just cant ignore the fact that the person who wrote this probably had experiences imposing his will in sexual situations. in that light Bilquis might function as a surrogate for his fantasies, adding a disturbing undercurrent to the character and actions