This story first appeared in the November issue of SciFanSat, a monthly free ezine. This one was actually nominated for the monthly award and was then published in the end of year nominees edition. I enjoyed writing this one and think it could be a lot of fun to do more with it. It may … Continue reading Hidden in the Stacks
Tag: fiction
Mistletoe and magic (an Avalon and Albion xmas tale)
“Kaekillian, what the hell is going on?” “Oh, Rowan did mention something about the department Christmas party. I didn’t think it would be on site,” Kaekillian cringed. The corridors were full of dressed up academics waving around glasses of wine and chatting loudly over the music. “Why did you leave the artefact with her anyway?” … Continue reading Mistletoe and magic (an Avalon and Albion xmas tale)
Updates (aka what do you mean it’s December?!)
I haven't put too many posts up lately, especially the second half of this year. I'd love to say it's because I've been busy... I can't, I can't say that. Well, I guess I can, if you count scrolling through social media in order to do prompt stories, or look at vidoes of cute animals. … Continue reading Updates (aka what do you mean it’s December?!)
Caveat Emptor
This story first appeared in SciFanSat ezine in Jan 2024, a free themed zine available online from Blue Boar Press. I had that feeling again. The one like I was being watched. Which was possibly due to the bar being packed. I searched around for Heather; she’d gone to get drinks so long ago I … Continue reading Caveat Emptor
Meet Peter David (Hartog)
We have another author interview for you! This time it is one of my writing besties Peter David (Peter Hartog). Peter is one of the most supportive and kindest writers I have met in cyberspace and is also an awesome author. I am a massive fan of his first two books in the Empire City … Continue reading Meet Peter David (Hartog)
Guard Duty – a short story
This story first appeared in SciFanSat ezine issue 7 Tap, tap, tap. Frederick sighed and stilled his restless foot. The chair scraped along the stone floor as he stood up and started to march around the room. It wasn’t much to look at – a circular stone wall enclosing the space, with only one door … Continue reading Guard Duty – a short story
What is fantasy? Part 1?
As soon as I wrote that title, I was drawn to the famous line of Queen. Is this the real life or is this just fantasy? And technically I feel like I could probably leave the blog post there, the line pretty much gets to the crux of the matter. I was planning on talking … Continue reading What is fantasy? Part 1?
Meet Bert Edens
Next up in the meet the author series is Bert Edens who is not only here to talk about his horror writing but he's taken on the mantle of editor too and chats about how he approaches that and how it influences his own work. Bert has masterminded a charity anthology called Dismember the Coop, … Continue reading Meet Bert Edens
Enemy of mine (A picture prompt story)
This was written in repsonse to the picture prompts on Afterwards blog. You can find all the pictures and links to other stories here. My muse has been hiding lately so haven't gotten much done so decided to treat this as a write for ten minutes and see what happens. I wrote for thirty and … Continue reading Enemy of mine (A picture prompt story)
Meet Jon Ford (Part 2)
We spoke to Jon a couple of weeks ago and found out about his series The Ballad of the Songbird. Now we find out more about Jon, his writing habits and Tepris Press! What is your approach to writing, or your method? I’m very much a plotter, not a pantser. Especially on the Songbird books … Continue reading Meet Jon Ford (Part 2)
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