Originally posted on Redwood Press:
We’re putting the finishing touches on The Lost Librarian’s Grave ebook, and Don and I finished sorting out the book description, which we put near the beginning of the ebook. This description will also be on the back cover of the paperback, which I’m working on now.. I also added…
Author Archives: PYates
Spies Like Me
When a retiree suspects his neighbor is involved in a gunrunning racket, he sets out to obtain evidence to bust up the operation. An NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Challenge entry. Prompts: Spy/an arsenal/a string trimmer # # # My mission is simple, if I choose to accept. Get undeniable proof that my neighbor is hoarding gunsContinue reading “Spies Like Me”
Dark Drabbles July
I enjoy the challenge of writing drabbles (exactly 100 words) and last month I participated in another monthly drabble challenge by Black Hare Press. The July Dark Moments theme was ‘WAR’ with the following criteria: Can have medieval, modern day, science fiction, supernatural, gangs, speculative fiction vibes, armies of ants, Alice in Wonderland. Conflict betweenContinue reading “Dark Drabbles July”
DARK DRABBLES
I have a new writing addiction. Drabbles. EXACTLY 100 words to depict a complete story, a challenge I thoroughly enjoy. I love exploring the complexity of human nature through horror and speculative fiction, and writing drabbles is a quick way to keep my creativity fresh, and my word count tight. To kick off my newContinue reading “DARK DRABBLES”
Accrual
I feign sleep when Mother raids my purse. I left my pay packet, but the clinking coins still make me cry. Dressed in excuses, she takes the car. I listen for its return, for the cap cracking, the yelling at Dad’s photo. His leaving keeps me awake till dawn. Mother snores, another empty bottle fullContinue reading “Accrual”
New Story/New Anthology
I have a new story coming out with the fabulous Redwood Press, a new publisher of all things fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Their first anthology, The Lost Librarian’s Grave, will be released October 1st, 2021. It promises a collection of “horror and weird fiction featuring tales of doom, magic, revenge, premature burial, madness, betrayal,Continue reading “New Story/New Anthology”
New Story – The Secret Keeper (Fantasy)
What would you do if you heard a secret that shouldn’t be kept? The Secret Keeper – published by Metaphorosis Magazine June 2021 Read Online/Listen to the Podcast
Metaphorosis Magazine June 2021 Edition
All the stories from the month, plus author biographies, interviews, and story origins. Table of Contents The Secret Keeper — Pauline Yates Satyajit Ray’s Beard or the Lack Thereof — Abhijato Sensarma The Stranding — Maud Woolf The Nocturnals II — Mariah Montoya Cover art by Max Pitchkites. Available as a pocket-sized (4″x6″) paperback and anContinue reading “Metaphorosis Magazine June 2021 Edition”
New stories coming soon, including one of mine.
30 Stories in 30 Days
During April, Writers Victoria ran a fun Flash Fiction competition. Each day, they released a new word prompt and participating writers had until midnight to submit a story up to 30 words. I decided to use this contest to challenge myself to complete a story every day. I’m pleased to say that I succeeded, butContinue reading “30 Stories in 30 Days”
Pauline Yates 