Donald drummed his fingers against the steering wheel of his Ford Focus, his eyes fixed on the school entrance. Any minute now, those doors would fly open and hundreds of happy kids would stream out, overjoyed at their freedom. Then he would see his […]
Category: Short Stories
DIY Dodger – A Wrekin Writer Double!
The latest issue of The Weekly News has a story in it I’ve written called DIY Dodger (well, they say ‘write about what you know’). And I’m delighted to see that I share the fiction slot with Julie Phillips. Julie and I both go to […]
Teatime Tales
My next collection of short stories, previously published in a variety of women’s magazines and other outlets, is now available, as is a box set of both volumes. Teatime Tales Series
Alfie Dog Stories
Two of my short stories (Fledgelings, and Wiggle, Waggle, Woggle) have gone live on the Alfie Dog website today, for you to download to your reading device for the princely sum of 39p each! Enjoy.
What A Dough Nut!
The Incredible Hulk stood on Sarah’s doorstep, staring down at her. “A deal’s a deal, luv,” he said. “I shook hands with your husband. We agreed. If you don’t give me the dough in the next two hours, this builder isn’t rising to the job.”
A Job For Life
The clock in the servant’s hallway chimed six. Havers bent down and picked up the middle of the three highly-polished, black pair of brogues lined up against the wood panelled wall. His eyes lingered on the pair to the right. Mr Birks’ shoes. As Head […]
But I’m Not Deaf!
Look out for my short story But I’m Not Deaf!, out now in the February issue of Take a Break’s Fiction Feast magazine. It begins with the words Rampant sex, but don’t let that put you off 😉
Deadly Good Stories in Murder in the Sun
Look out for a one-off publication, just out in the shops, called Murder in the Sun. It contains 23 crime stories, including my own Cops & Robbers and Mickey Mouse. The magazine is priced at £2.99 and can be bought directly from here.
Seventy Two Feet
My latest story, Seventy Two Feet, has just been published in the May 2015 issue of Woman’s Weekly Fiction Special, out now. Grab a copy now in the shops while you can!
The Icing On The Cake!
Check out the June 2014 issue of Women’s Weekly Fiction Special, which carries my short story – The Icing On The Cake … “I’d wanted nothing but the best for my daughter on her special day. Instead, it had been a near disaster. A letter […]
Wave To The Camera!
How many cameras does it take to catch a fridge thief?
What Comes After The Naughty Step?
Things were going from bad to worse in the family home, and poor Matthew didn’t know what to do … “Sitting outside again Matthew? That’s the second time this week,” Sophie said, putting an arm around her neighbour.
The Wedding Crashers
The Weekly News Laura hated weddings, and so did Zac.
It’s A Good Life If You Don’t Weaken
The Weekly News (UK), That’s Life Fast Fiction (Australia) George was always the one preaching restraint … “It’s a good life, if you don’t weaken.” Every time my George issues those words, my resolve to kill him strengthens. He has only been out of hospital […]
Double Word-Score Winner
“Not another triple letter word, Jock! Leave some for me,” I said, exasperated yet again. That was another 24 points on his score, not that he needed them. I did. And I needed them badly. “Angus, you’ll never win if you miss an opportunity like […]
The Good Life
“It’s a good life, if you don’t weaken.” Every time my George issues those words, my resolve to kill him strengthens. He has only been out of hospital for 3 days and I’m run ragged even more than before. He’s been told to take things […]