Short Fiction: Checkmate
Here’s my latest short story, which I wrote for Furious Fiction December 2022. Continue reading Short Fiction: Checkmate
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Pauline Yates on science fiction – it isn’t all about spaceships
Pauline’s action-packed novel, Memories Don’t Lie, stemmed from her interest in déjà vu: what causes it and how we can harness it. Throw in a dose of genetic engineering, and voilà, you have the makings of a compelling science fiction novel. Read on to find out more about Pauline’s journey to publication. Continue reading Pauline Yates on science fiction – it isn’t all about spaceships
Writers Victoria Flash Fiction 2022 – Part Three
Writers Victoria held its fourth flash fiction competition this year. The theme was ‘Glimmer’. For the 30 days of April, they posted a single-word prompt and entrants wrote up to 30 words in response.
Here are my final 10 stories. Continue reading Writers Victoria Flash Fiction 2022 – Part Three
Lisa Darcy Asks Should You Keep a Secret?
Women’s fiction author, Lisa Darcy, has just released her ninth novel, Should You Keep a Secret? The book poses a moral dilemma about whether or not to tell a friend something shocking about her husband. It also dives into the lives of three friends, three women facing different issues. Its emotional range will take you from laughter to tears. Continue reading Lisa Darcy Asks Should You Keep a Secret?
The Winding Narrative Turns Four
In a world of war, pandemic, floods, fire and earthquake, it’s hard to stay positive. Anything else feels trite, but we have to keep putting one step in front of the other. So as the Winding Narrative reached its fourth anniversary last month, it’s time to review progress. Continue reading The Winding Narrative Turns Four
Short Fiction: The Hit
The shocking news hit Grandview Road on a cold spring morning.
Cherry at number four spread the word. ‘They’re taking Rose out.’
‘No!’ Her neighbour Myrtle flounced her scandalous pink cloak. ‘Why? Continue reading Short Fiction: The Hit
Happy Holidays 2021
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you a wonderful Christmas and New Year! It’s been another year of challenges so we all deserve a glass of champagne. Continue reading Happy Holidays 2021
Alexandra Paucescu Goes Around the World
Alexandra has traveled the world as a diplomatic spouse. Now, after 6 years away from home, she’s returned to Romania. In our last interview, we discussed her expat life and her memoir Just a Diplomatic Spouse. This time, we’re sharing her experiences on her return to Romania and her children’s book, Boni Goes Around the World. Continue reading Alexandra Paucescu Goes Around the World
Maura Pierlot on Writing about Mental Health
With a PhD in philosophy, Maura’s diverse career sees her currently as a playwright and author. She grew up in the Bronx, USA, but now resides in Canberra, Australia. Join us on this rollercoaster ride that includes falling in love with a shearer, working in real estate and creating her play-turned-book-turned-film Fragments, which shines a timely spotlight on mental health. Continue reading Maura Pierlot on Writing about Mental Health
About The Cellist Stalker
I am thrilled to have one of my short stories, ‘The Cellist Stalker’ featured in Fenechty Publishing’s Anthology of Short Stories: Autumn 2021. If you’d like to read the anthology, all profits from the paperback version go to Water Aid. All eBook versions are free. Links in the blog. Continue reading About The Cellist Stalker
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