Category Archives: anthology

New Story Release and Author Interview

SHORT STORY RELEASE: My latest short story, Mirror Mirror, has just been released in Tales of Fear, Superstition, and Doom, the latest anthology by Redwood Press. This superb collection of short dark fiction contains twenty-seven terrifying tales from a diverse group of authors. This is the second story I’ve sold to this publication, the firstContinue reading “New Story Release and Author Interview”

Preorder Now: Killer Creatures Down Under: Horror stories with bite.

Australia: the land where everything wants to kill you. A continent filled with some of the deadliest animals in the world. From creepy-crawlies to crocodiles, you’ll have plenty to fear in this anthology penned by Australian authors. Killer Creatures Down Under: Horror Stories with Bite offers disturbing tales that range from the action-packed and visceral,Continue reading “Preorder Now: Killer Creatures Down Under: Horror stories with bite.”

New Release: Love Me, Love Me Not

“To my dearest Tommy,Every night I dream of you,And pray you know my love is true,Because it’s hard to be apart,I’ll gift to you my love-struck heart.Be my Valentine.” from ‘Love-STruck’ by Pauline yates Love Me, Love Me Not – a Black Hare Press anthology – a collection of dark drabbles from various authors featuringContinue reading “New Release: Love Me, Love Me Not”

New Anthology Release: Year Four – Dark Moments & Patreon

The start of my writing year kicks off with the release of Year Four: Dark Moments and Patreon published by Black Hare Press. This anthology is a fantastic compilation of all the Dark Moments and Patreon stories published online throughout 2022. It has over 200 stories from a long list of fabulous authors, and includesContinue reading “New Anthology Release: Year Four – Dark Moments & Patreon”

New Stories/New Anthologies

I have new stories to share this month, plus some exciting new anthologies to announce. Stories first: My love affair with drabbles continues with my latest acceptance in Black Hare Press’s Dark Moments Monthly challenge. The theme for June was Killer Flamingos and we were challenged to write exactly 100 words featuring the theme. CreatingContinue reading “New Stories/New Anthologies”

Launch Day! Eldritch & Ether

Eldritch & Ether (Poetry Book 1) by Black Hare Press is a collection of beautiful horror and speculative fiction featuring a stellar lineup of authors, and includes three poems from me. BUY IT HERE Featured Authors: Ed AhernOlivia ArietiKaren BaylyE. Mery BlakeH.M. BowlesMaggie D. BraceSimon ClarkeVonnie Winslow CristDawn DeBraalD.J. EltonXimena EscobarClint FosterRobyn FraserGabby GilliamJohn GreyDeeContinue reading “Launch Day! Eldritch & Ether”

Twice the Pleasure

My love affair with drabbles continues with my latest acceptance to Black Hare Press Dark Moments Monthly challenge. The theme for February was Lovers and the story had to be exactly 100 words (not including the title). I love creating titles and they can be used to squeeze in some extra words to expand theContinue reading “Twice the Pleasure”

‘The Best Medicine’ Author Interview with Caterina Franciosi, “Il Salotto Letterario”, Italy

I had the honour of being interviewed by Caterina Franciosi, “Il Salotto Letterario”, Italy, about my story The Best Medicine. Before we jump to the interview, here’s some background information: The Story The Best Medicine is a horror short story about a wife caring for her acquired brain-injured husband on a remote property in theContinue reading “‘The Best Medicine’ Author Interview with Caterina Franciosi, “Il Salotto Letterario”, Italy”

2021 Awards Eligibility Post

In the spirit of eternal optimism, it’s that time of year when writers put together a list of stories they’ve published during 2021. The list helps people find stories to nominate for science fiction, horror, and fantasy awards. I was fortunate to have three awards eligible stories published this year, and I’ve listed these below:Continue reading “2021 Awards Eligibility Post”