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Shortlisted for Aesthetica's Short Fiction Prize 2024 - Birdie
Winner of Curtis Brown Creative's 2022 poetry prize - Mantra
The Luck Quotient appears in short fiction anthology Law of Consequences - out June '24
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- short stories & poetry
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Star Bird
In this timely, life-affirming, upmarket novel, can Shan overcome her childhood by refusing to be silenced?
Based on the shortlisted story, Birdie (Aesthetica 2024).
Tasters:
'... I trace a circle on my own cheek and pretend a Mummy kiss there with a push of my fingers.'
'...Then, she’s begging, like in that film where the crying lady grips her hands together, trying to squeeze some god into the world.'
DISFORMATION
- A near future thriller that won't put you down...
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:
'a fantastic concept, delivered with humour and incredibly sharp writing' - Jack Renninson, Associate Publisher, Bookouture.
'Kickass and engaging...fab characters' - Hannah Kates, author, editor, ghostwriter
'Extraordinary'- Mark Stay, author, screenwriter, editor, podcaster
'WOW' - Phyllida Shrimpton, author
'The near future written so well... great dialogue' - Sarah Moorhead, author
Hi tech - low morals A future to die for
It's the small print that'll get you.
You human?
You sure?
AND >>>>>> scroll
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Redacted
(work in progress)
'‘Dear, oh, dear, Tomas.’ Martin spread his hands around, scanning for votes in favour. ‘Do enunciate, for goodness’ sake.
Martin was a failed actor. Everyone had to pay. Especially Tom.'
'Tom cleared his throat. Thudded his fist against his chest like there was a frog rather than a lifelong-cultivated mouse hiding in there. '
All will be revealed at the opportune whasaname.
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