short stories

Writing Challenge – What if humans were more diverse?

Last year I wrote a a story for the Fringe Works NeaDNAthal anthology. Needless to say, it featured NeaDNAthals. In a sci-fi setting of course, fighting a future war. Like they do. However, this did raise a question in my mind and one which I’ve never been able to write about due to so many … Continue reading →

Writing challenge – What if Guy Fawkes had been successful?

Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. Not a lot of people actually seem to understand Guy Fawkes day anymore. Last year I even saw some people saying that it was an outmoded religious festival that needed to go. I must admit that I failed to bite my tongue and pointed out … Continue reading →

Time to get my thumb out and step up

Last year I made a bit of a private resolution. That resolution was that I would get published. With what seemed to be somewhat indecent ease, I was accepted for a number of publications and have some stories out there that I’m reasonably confident will be accepted at some point this year. However, due to … Continue reading →

Raus! Untoten! ***** AGAIN!

Raus! Untoten! – An update

Anyone who knows me and either a) actually listens to me b) reads my social media updates, will know that I’m currently editing a four volume series of anthologies called Raus! Untoten!  The process itself has been a hugely enjoyable learning curve. I got to see things from an editor’s point of view. In fact, … Continue reading →