http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZLK93O
Don't miss this opportunity to grab a copy. Ideal for an evening read or the commute to work.
Showing posts with label Short fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Short fiction. Show all posts
Thursday, 3 July 2014
FREE FICTION
My fantasy short story Silver is free on Amazon until July 6th.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZLK93O
Don't miss this opportunity to grab a copy. Ideal for an evening read or the commute to work.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZLK93O
Don't miss this opportunity to grab a copy. Ideal for an evening read or the commute to work.
Friday, 14 March 2014
And here's the second...
This is the second piece of short fiction I'm releasing today.
A far future story involving som eunusual characters from the past.
At 99 cents or 77 pence it can be found here...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZJLQWE
Enjoy
Rob
A far future story involving som eunusual characters from the past.
At 99 cents or 77 pence it can be found here...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZJLQWE
Enjoy
Rob
New stories for sale
At last I have managed to get two of my short stories posted on Amazon. They are reprints from well received anthologies and since the rights are back with me I thought I'd try my hand at Amazon.
The first, Silver, is a fantasy set on another world. There are some scifi trappings in the background, but most readers have decided it's fantasy. Who am I to argue with them.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZLK93O
Priced at just 99 cents/77p it's a snip.
Hope you like it.
The first, Silver, is a fantasy set on another world. There are some scifi trappings in the background, but most readers have decided it's fantasy. Who am I to argue with them.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZLK93O
Priced at just 99 cents/77p it's a snip.
Hope you like it.
Sunday, 9 March 2014
New short story cover
I recently posted a cover for one of my short stories that will soon be available from Amazon. Here's the next one.
It's a story about obsession, lust and hot air balloons. Oh and did I mention Lycanthropes.
It'll be up soon.
It's a story about obsession, lust and hot air balloons. Oh and did I mention Lycanthropes.
It'll be up soon.
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Teaser for my writing...
In anticipation of my upcoming novel release here's a short sample of my fiction. It's the beginning of my unusual werewolf short story 'Silver' which appeared in the anthology Transtories edited by the late Colin Harvey. He was a dream to work with and a great writer as well. Hope you like it.
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New.
Alethea heaped extra charcoal into the brazier, then stoked the smouldering bricks before ensuring her test vehicle’s guy ropes were secure. Lock City’s off-shore autumn winds slapped her long auburn hair against her face. Gripped by the wind, her newly designed balloon rocked and jerked, possessed perhaps with a preternatural desire to escape.
For a moment she wondered whether this was a reflection of her own needs.
“You do realise,” Tobias said, “that your new husband won’t tolerate this kind of dabbling.”
For a moment she hated her friend for reminding her.
Her father’s assurances that Councilman Ogilvy Rossman, although many years older, would make a fine match, failed to quell her unrest; Ogilvy was respected, wealthy, still handsome and firm of body… and yet the match felt mundane. Her father assured…
Tobias sat beyond the fire, skinny frame silhouetted against the moonlit white isthmus beyond Lock City’s gate.
To be fair, Tobias only echoed a truth that burdened her with remorse. She remembered the last argument she’d had with her mother…
“Arranged marriages are nothing unusual, especially for people of our status. And it will make for a good mix o’blood. Many a girl would wish for what you’ve got.”
“But mother I have so much to do. There’s a world out there that I want to experience.”
Her mother’s sharp gaze held her still, “Duty comes before self. And the colony is all that matters. You will do your duty. Is that understood?”
“But -”
“These follies of yours are nothing but trivialities borne of restlessness. Marriage will cure you of your interests.”
“Perhaps I don’t want to be cured of my interests.”
Alethea immediately regretted her statement. The slap came fast and stung. Her mother added, “You will do your part. Sacrifice is part of our lives here.”
***
If you like the sample above you can read the rest in the anthology, Transtories. The link is in the side bar.
My novel, Unbound Brothers, will be out soon in mobi and epub versions.
Don't be shy, leave a comment. Hopefully soon I'll have this blog running with more content.
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New.
Alethea heaped extra charcoal into the brazier, then stoked the smouldering bricks before ensuring her test vehicle’s guy ropes were secure. Lock City’s off-shore autumn winds slapped her long auburn hair against her face. Gripped by the wind, her newly designed balloon rocked and jerked, possessed perhaps with a preternatural desire to escape.
For a moment she wondered whether this was a reflection of her own needs.
“You do realise,” Tobias said, “that your new husband won’t tolerate this kind of dabbling.”
For a moment she hated her friend for reminding her.
Her father’s assurances that Councilman Ogilvy Rossman, although many years older, would make a fine match, failed to quell her unrest; Ogilvy was respected, wealthy, still handsome and firm of body… and yet the match felt mundane. Her father assured…
Tobias sat beyond the fire, skinny frame silhouetted against the moonlit white isthmus beyond Lock City’s gate.
To be fair, Tobias only echoed a truth that burdened her with remorse. She remembered the last argument she’d had with her mother…
“Arranged marriages are nothing unusual, especially for people of our status. And it will make for a good mix o’blood. Many a girl would wish for what you’ve got.”
“But mother I have so much to do. There’s a world out there that I want to experience.”
Her mother’s sharp gaze held her still, “Duty comes before self. And the colony is all that matters. You will do your duty. Is that understood?”
“But -”
“These follies of yours are nothing but trivialities borne of restlessness. Marriage will cure you of your interests.”
“Perhaps I don’t want to be cured of my interests.”
Alethea immediately regretted her statement. The slap came fast and stung. Her mother added, “You will do your part. Sacrifice is part of our lives here.”
***
If you like the sample above you can read the rest in the anthology, Transtories. The link is in the side bar.
My novel, Unbound Brothers, will be out soon in mobi and epub versions.
Don't be shy, leave a comment. Hopefully soon I'll have this blog running with more content.
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