Halloween Writing

Due to a cancellation, a space has become available on our  previously sold out taught retreat, Writing Into the Dark. Taking place in the run-up to Halloween (October 23rd – 28th), among the woods surrounding the Bridge of Dee, there will be urban legends, spooky settings, monsters – and an apocalypse. How can you resist?

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Dark Lane Anthology: Volume 13

Thrilled to have another short story out this summer. Joining my Daughters of the Corn in Outsider #2, is Rapacious, published in the latest Dark Lane Anthology (#13!)

Rapacious is a horror story about ruthless writers and slippery agents, and I’m so pleased it’s found a home among  so many weird and wonderful writers, including the great Charles Wilkinson. I’d like to offer a big thank you to Dark Lane’s editor, Tim Jeffreys

Outsider!!!

Incredibly excited about the imminent release of Outsider, Volume 2. Featuring personal essays and short stories responding to the work of Stephen King, including my story, Daughters of the Corn, all  proceeds after print costs go to Out on the Page, championing LGBTQ+ writers. It’ll be shipping in August, but pre-orders are available now – and just look at that spectacular cover!

The UK Ghost Story Festival

Only a few days until the UK Ghost Story Festival kicks off at the Museum of Making in Derby! I’m very excited about attending a long weekend of spooky author events and panels, and delighted to be taking part too, offering a writing workshop, Tapping into Your Ghosts, on Friday, February 17th.

In the run up to the Festival, the good folk at The Horror Tree took the time to interview me, and I had a lot of fun chatting about zombies, snakes and cheese on toast. I’m very grateful to Willow Croft for the great questions and to Alex Davis for doing such a wonderful job bringing the Festival together.