Sale! A bit late reporting this one, but my story “Thin Air” has been accepted to the Cosmic Crime antho, which means I’ll have a couple of stories there. Really happy about that!
Glass Island Published in Every Day Fiction
My story “Glass Island” is today’s tale at Every Day Fiction. Go have a look – it’s a five-minute read. Link here.
Cover Reveal: The Blend International – Issue #1
The cover of The Blend International, Issue #1 has been revealed. I have a story in this one, so proud to share it with everyone.
Thunder in Old Kilpatrick, Available to Read Here
If you’d like to read a free story, here’s one with w wight in it: “Thunder in Old Kilpatrick” is up on the Creatures website. Have a look, and if you do, let me know what you think! (link here).
The Spell Books – Volume 1 – Creatures, available for preorder
The Spell Book Volume 1: Creatures, is available for preorder. This one contains my story “Thunder in Old Kilpatrick”, which makes me happy as that story contains my only published wight! Link here.
Gualicho Monster Explained
Wondering what the story behind my monster in the American Monsters Anthology was? Want to know where the term Gualicho actually comes from (most Argentines won’t know this, either). It’s all explained here!
For the Love of Joey Dunlop – Sold!
Sale!! My story, “For the Love of Joey Dunlop”, a non-genre piece, has been accepted by The Blend – International Literature. The story takes place on the Isle of Man, a place that is magical for reasons mythical, but mostly for reasons mechanical. I’m delighted, because I truly believe that this is one of the best stories I’ve ever written.
Microfiction Contest Prize
I was looking for a place to sub a story and stumbled on an On the Premises contest offering prize money for the best two or three 50 word or less stories. I stopped and threw a couple of sentences together, trimmed it down to 50 words and looked at it. Not bad, so I sent it in and forgot about it. Turns out that little tale ended up second.
Virtuoso Sold to Centropic Oracle
Contract signed, so I can now tell everyone that my story Virtuoso has sold to The Centropic Oracle. I’ll let everyone know when it’s available!
The Worlds of SF, F and H Volume IV Reviewed
A nice – and very complete – review of The Worlds of SF, F and H in case you were wondering what this one is all about. And some insightful comments about the differences in editorial styles between the US and other parts. Link here.