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Absolutely delighted to get a fantastic review in Nottingham Magazine, LeftLion, by Lizzy O’Riordan. Some excerpts from the review below, but you can read the full review here. You can Read issue #157 of LeftLion Magazine here, or pick up a paper copy if you are in Nottingham Some people think that good fiction should … Read more
I made a book list for Shepherd of genre-bending books that inspired me & are similar to my short story collection, ‘Mammals, I Think We Are Called’, published by Salt Publishing. It’s a fantastic up-and-coming site where authors create a ‘Best of’ booklist featuring their book and five related books. My list is called: The … Read more
Dividual Number 12 of the eighteen stories in my debut short story collection, Mammals, I Think We Are Called. Doctors battle a psychological disease brought on by taking selfies, using a radical therapy that shatters identity in order to reshape it. Read an excerpt: 1. The Doctor’s NotesSometimes we have to chop the patients’ hands … Read more
Barleycorn Number 18 of the eighteen stories in my debut short story collection, Mammals, I Think We Are Called. Folk horror comes to the city. A forensic pathologist and climate change student struggle to solve the mystery of a mysterious headless man. Read an excerpt: In the early evening, the pathologist gives himself up to … Read more
I was interviewed by the fabulous Daniel Lucas on his Book 101 Review podcast. We talked about how my debut collection, ‘Mammals, I Think We Are Called’, published by Salt Publishing came about, writing tips & process. Listen to the Podcast here.
As You Follow Number 4 of the eighteen stories in my debut short story collection, Mammals, I Think We Are Called. From the dream-like world of a Bavarian BierKeller to the banks of the moonlit Thames, a golden boy leads us on a journey of mortality. Read an excerpt: It is a bold entrance. You … Read more
Everybody Knows That Place Number 3 of the eighteen stories in my debut short story collection, Mammals, I Think We Are Called. A cyborg visits a reconstructed campsite and experiences strong emotions from his distant human past. Read an excerpt: This is how it starts, the tour. They don’t understand. They don’t know they’ve been … Read more
Mammals, I Think We Are Called Number 2 of the eighteen stories in my debut short story collection, Mammals, I Think We Are Called. A writing retreat deteriorates into a confused reality when a sinister writing tutor goes to war with a hare. Read an excerpt: I have been sitting at this table forever, staring … Read more
The Goldfinch is Fine Number 1 of the eighteen stories in my debut short story collection, Mammals, I Think We Are Called. A weatherman reporting on looming environmental disaster finds the courage to come out. Read an excerpt: “Slept well?” Kimani, the makeup artist, asks in an arch tone. The weatherman glances up at him … Read more
29 November 2022, 19:30 – 20:30 GMTOnlineTickets: Buy a ticket on Eventbrite Leone Ross, author of This One Sky Day, and I will be discussing the importance of developing and sustaining great writing relationships. Leone Ross was my mentor during my Word Factory Apprenticeship in 2019/2020. She helped me edit and arrange my short story … Read more
Q&A and Reading Wednesday November 30th 202219:15 – 20:15OnlinePay what you can: Suggested donation £5 or £2.50 This event is part of Arvon’s Tania Hershman Season – We Are All Made of Stories Tania Hershman: Arvon Writer in Residence Autumn ’22 / Winter ’23 Tania Hershman has become Arvon’s third Writer in Residence, curating a … Read more
Publication date tbc. So excited to get an acceptance from Nightjar Press for ‘The Little Ghost’. The publisher and editor is Nicholas Royle and stories are published in limited edition single short-story chapbooks by individual authors.