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'The Tree Keeper' - Flash Fiction
Competition Brief: Write a short story of no more than 300 words inspired by this image of a hollow tree.
Mar 8
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'Candle for a Turkey' - A Christmas poem
A traditional tale with an uncommon twist
Jan 12
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'A Disparate Situation' - Second Placed Flash Fiction
'A story fizzing with energy and atmosphere'
Dec 12, 2025
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'A Date To Incubate' – Short Story
In a world perpetuated by consumption, only the ad blind will be free.
Nov 12, 2025
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Prompt or Begone, Foul Prose
Dedicated to the Antifla–Fla-Sh–shit Fiction brigade
Sep 30, 2025
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Is the 'I'm a Giver, not a Taker' profile badge a bad idea?
A performative paid subscriber flag may have unintended consequences. Especially for the many cash-poor pub/subs still parasitising Substack.
Sep 24, 2025
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A Significant Milestone
No, not that. My novel, of course.
Sep 8, 2025
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'Patient' - a prompted piece of Flash Fiction
Submission to competition prevents writer attrition.
Jun 11, 2025
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If Caring Was Our Enemy
...and not cats. My short story entry for Season 10 of the Lunar Awards.
May 31, 2025
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"Homeobox" - A Story For Earth Day
When regression with transgression is the best form of expression.
Apr 22, 2025
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An Epiphany: 12 Meals With 12 Writers
This 'wandering writer' bucket list may take years to achieve. But the passage of time might improve the experience. I'm counting on enthusiasm, but I…
Jan 6, 2025
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Speculative prose and poetry on futures, worlds and human society. Minimal commentary on my author journey.
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Short Stories
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'A Date To Incubate' – Short Story
In a world perpetuated by consumption, only the ad blind will be free.
Nov 12, 2025
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If Caring Was Our Enemy
...and not cats. My short story entry for Season 10 of the Lunar Awards.
May 31, 2025
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"Homeobox" - A Story For Earth Day
When regression with transgression is the best form of expression.
Apr 22, 2025
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'Star Child' - A Short Story
A long time ahead, on a planet not too far away.
Dec 8, 2024
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An Educational Experience / 'A Failed Delivery' (short story)
You might blame the messenger, but never (ever) admonish the reader.
Nov 13, 2024
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Flash Fiction
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'The Tree Keeper' - Flash Fiction
Competition Brief: Write a short story of no more than 300 words inspired by this image of a hollow tree.
Mar 8
6
6
2
'A Disparate Situation' - Second Placed Flash Fiction
'A story fizzing with energy and atmosphere'
Dec 12, 2025
6
4
Prompt or Begone, Foul Prose
Dedicated to the Antifla–Fla-Sh–shit Fiction brigade
Sep 30, 2025
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5
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'Patient' - a prompted piece of Flash Fiction
Submission to competition prevents writer attrition.
Jun 11, 2025
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6
2
Admit It
You never wanted to win this competition.
Oct 23, 2024
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Poetry
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'Candle for a Turkey' - A Christmas poem
A traditional tale with an uncommon twist
Jan 12
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A Chilling Winter Poem
And a third place win for 'stark, relentless' imagery captured in 'unsettling' layers.
Dec 21, 2024
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The Needle’s Eye
I threaded a new poem.
Nov 20, 2024
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Acronyms Past, Present & Future (and a reminder)
It’s been almost three months since I last released a poem.
Oct 16, 2024
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'When I’m Gone' – A Poem
Please deposit your happy expectations at my door.
Jul 26, 2024
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