My Writing....

 

Yes, it's true. I am also an author.

  Don't get too excited though! This is more of a light hobby than a vocation. I love to write, but I find it a very frustrating process - which is why I don't do it very often. My preference is for horror, but I have tried fantasy and thriller too.   Over the years I've somehow managed to write enough short stories to compile a small volume.   But, venturing into the world of publishing was terrifying. So, I started small - with a short story. And digital only. None of my stories are in print - but if you own a Kindle then maybe you might like to try them out. My first published short story is The Infant Kiss a nasty little tale about a young boy enacting his revenge on his neglectful dad. (You can buy The Infant Kiss as a standalone short story, or in my compilation collection Mindworks)   Once I had a couple of positive reviews I then decided to release a compilation volume. Mindworks is that compilation.    
Some time later someone requested that I write a follow up to The Infant Kiss, which became The Infant Choice.  
The short story collection has an eclectic mix of styles and subjects. The River in My Mind is a story about the dangers of psychic ability. The Infant Kiss I mention above. Ethics covers an act of revenge by a young boys pets. Amy and The Face in the Window are both ghost stories.  House of Shadows is about a childhood dare gone wrong (it's also one of my favourites) A Pocket Full of Posies focuses on a bizarre train journey. The Manipulation of Johnny Tucker is about anger, betrayal and revenge. A Christmas Visitor is about a visit from a very special Santa. The Secret Heart is about the last werewolf. Beauty's Beast is also a werewolf story - but of a totally different kind (another of my favourites).   I'm currently working on Mindworks II. I've already written Eligible which is about a highly desire bachelor with a dark secret. And, I'm in the process of writing another story called C.H.A.V. - although that's taking longer than I'd hoped...probably because I spend too much time cross stitching.   I've also written a pretty bad novel and have nearly finished a second. None of which will ever see the light of day without a serious re-write!   But, if you like short stories then please feel free to support a fledgling writer and check out my stories. Told you my blog would cover lots of different interests! :-)