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Creative Writing
These are publications which feature my creative work. They are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent first. These pieces are prose or poetry. A brief synopsis is provided by each entry, alongside a link to read/purchase the piece.
Monsters & Magic: The Book of Cults (2022)
Religion has the power to change us. New religions have the power to mesmerize us, familiar religions have the power to console or terrify us. It changes lives. It dictates lives.
The Book of Cults almost 250 full-colour pages will feature up to 30 cults for you to explore. Twelve major cults, which each come in their own chapter and features new character options, custom monsters, treasures and an adventure, and up to 18 minor cults imagined by you!
"Wolfssegen" (2016)
Published in: Werewolves Versus: Romance (#2)
Werewolves Versus is a twice-yearly ‘zine that pits werewolves against a different physical, cultural or ideological foe each issue. It is a pay-what-you-want scheme.
Wolfssegen is a short story about a lonely young village girl who befriends a vicious wolf.
"Untitles Corbeau Cox Piece" (2014)
Published in: North East Writers Sampler, Volume 2
A 2,500 word sample of my work-in-progress novel was published in this anthology of contemporary writing. The anthology provides a sample of up-and-coming talent in the North East of England.
Dr Corbeau Cox, forensic pathologist, examines the scene of a crime where a young woman has been flayed, drained and left on a bed of flowers, her eyes gouged out.
Howl (2020)
Published in: Werewolves Versus: Nature (#8)
Werewolves Versus is a twice-yearly ‘zine that pits werewolves against a different physical, cultural or ideological foe each issue. It is a pay-what-you-want scheme.
Howl is a short story about an orphan girl who is adopted by a pack of wolves. When humans try to bring her back into their world, it proves to be deadly.
"Dotty Grimm and the Red-Hooded Herring" (2016)
Published in: Young Writers' Anthology 2015
Comprising twenty-five pieces of original fiction, the Young Writers’ Anthology showcases new voices in British fiction.
Dotty Grimm is an extract from a larger story about a fairy tale detective, who is investigating the disappearance of Melody Hood.
"The Swan Princess" (2014)
Published in: Material Magazine, Collection #008
Material Magazine is a creative writing magazine in the North East of England. They publish prose and poetry.
The Swan Princess is a narrative piece. It telsl the tale of old man as he reflects of the time spent with his now-deceased wife.
"Das Cabinet Des Herr Grimaldi" (2019)
Published in: Werewolves Versus: The Circus (#7)
Werewolves Versus is a twice-yearly ‘zine that pits werewolves against a different physical, cultural or ideological foe each issue. It is a pay-what-you-want scheme.
Das Cabinet Des Herr Grimaldi is a short story about a girl who visits the circus where the attractions aren't what they seem and magic is afoot.
"Wolfbann" (2015)
Published in: Spectral Visions: Grim Fairy Tales
Spectral Visions: Grim Fairy Tales is a collection of Gothic fairy tales and poems, showcasing traditional, contemporary and international pieces.
Wolfbann is a poem about a lonely young girl who summons a wolf.
Dedicated to Robert Parker (1940-2015)
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