My story, 'Take Me Down, Sir' - entry no 189, is up!
You can read it here http://clarityofnight.blogspot.com/2010/01/entry-189.html
Horror, crime and dark fiction.
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Silhouette - Clarity of Night
Just submitted my last minute entry for Silhouette - Clarity of Night comp at http://clarityofnight.blogspot.com/2010/01/silhouette-short-fiction-contest.html which closes tomorrow. It's a previously unwritten excerpt from Magenta Shaman.
Thanks Lee (Hughes) - saw it on your blog today. Read your story too - excellent. And David Barber's. And Chris Allinotte's, Paul D Brazill's, Alan Griffiths, Stephen Hill's, Michael J. Solender's and Angel Zapata's. All so brilliant - like I've got a hope in hell!
Also submitted a story 'Pretty Pinheads' to TKnC - even if it is a bit too long (smiles nicely).
Sleep well. Don't invite the monsters in.
Thanks Lee (Hughes) - saw it on your blog today. Read your story too - excellent. And David Barber's. And Chris Allinotte's, Paul D Brazill's, Alan Griffiths, Stephen Hill's, Michael J. Solender's and Angel Zapata's. All so brilliant - like I've got a hope in hell!
Also submitted a story 'Pretty Pinheads' to TKnC - even if it is a bit too long (smiles nicely).
Sleep well. Don't invite the monsters in.
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Creative spindles
Horror, horror and more horror. It's pouring out of me.
This morning I had a fully formed story of someone being locked in a fridge (like they used to in the old days - or at least, that's what your parents warned you about) then the fridge being chucked out in the snow. Woke up, and within 10 seconds, before I could grab my moleskine and pen, it had gone. SO frustrating.
Still, I've submitted my entry to online writing forum Talkback's monthly one word challenge. The theme is Chilling. And no, it had nothing to do with the fridge.
I have another nasty ready; a tad too long for Thrillers Killers n Chillers (maybe? - 2400 words?). Maybe I should enter it into another competition. Oh, but you see I LIKE seeing my stuff on TKnC - it feels at home there. Think I shall whisper nicely to Mr Bury and Mr Hilton...
Talking of TKnC there is just 36 hours left to vote for the site in the Predators & Editors E-Zine Awards. Go to http://www.critters.org/predpoll/fictionzine.shtml to vote (closes 14 Jan 2010) and see results here. It's currently top!
This morning I had a fully formed story of someone being locked in a fridge (like they used to in the old days - or at least, that's what your parents warned you about) then the fridge being chucked out in the snow. Woke up, and within 10 seconds, before I could grab my moleskine and pen, it had gone. SO frustrating.
Still, I've submitted my entry to online writing forum Talkback's monthly one word challenge. The theme is Chilling. And no, it had nothing to do with the fridge.
I have another nasty ready; a tad too long for Thrillers Killers n Chillers (maybe? - 2400 words?). Maybe I should enter it into another competition. Oh, but you see I LIKE seeing my stuff on TKnC - it feels at home there. Think I shall whisper nicely to Mr Bury and Mr Hilton...
Talking of TKnC there is just 36 hours left to vote for the site in the Predators & Editors E-Zine Awards. Go to http://www.critters.org/predpoll/fictionzine.shtml to vote (closes 14 Jan 2010) and see results here. It's currently top!
Friday, 8 January 2010
Alcohol Abuse
It makes me cross that the government's answer to dealing with rife alcohol abuse is to make more money out of it by putting the prices up and adding an extra tax. This is SO TRANSPARENT!!!! Where's the guarantee they would even put the money back into the NHS?
Putting a label on bottles to tell people what damage it does? Cause, right, they're gonna read it. "Oh, I'll just buy this litre of voddie, but - oh no! It might cause severe damage to my liver. In that case, I'll replace it on the shelf and will never drink alcohol again, or at least, will drink in moderation."
Instead, why not ask WHY people do it?
Why not deal with the root cause?
How about giving young people something better to do than going out and getting lashed?
Why not invest in sports development like other countries do?
How about accepting that many young (and older!) people are creative and artistic and need an outlet, rather than using alcohol, drugs or other means to explore their visions?
Accountants should not make these decisions.
Putting a label on bottles to tell people what damage it does? Cause, right, they're gonna read it. "Oh, I'll just buy this litre of voddie, but - oh no! It might cause severe damage to my liver. In that case, I'll replace it on the shelf and will never drink alcohol again, or at least, will drink in moderation."
Instead, why not ask WHY people do it?
Why not deal with the root cause?
How about giving young people something better to do than going out and getting lashed?
Why not invest in sports development like other countries do?
How about accepting that many young (and older!) people are creative and artistic and need an outlet, rather than using alcohol, drugs or other means to explore their visions?
Accountants should not make these decisions.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
James Hilton - The Rave
I have absolutely GOT to recommend Jim Hilton's The Rave over at Thrillers Killers n Chillers.
It's a blissful scream of nostalgia and bloodfest, beautifully crafted. I couldn't take my eyes off it.
Horror at its loveliest.
It's a blissful scream of nostalgia and bloodfest, beautifully crafted. I couldn't take my eyes off it.
Horror at its loveliest.
Saturday, 2 January 2010
SQ - A new voice for Eastbourne's youth
I may no longer be a youth but I like talent and I like initiative, especially when it's different; even more so when it hails from my own home town of Eastbourne.
Two inspired and talented eighteen year-olds have produced 'an independent and urban publication' for the youth of their town. Read my review of Eastbourne's new zine SQ...
Two inspired and talented eighteen year-olds have produced 'an independent and urban publication' for the youth of their town. Read my review of Eastbourne's new zine SQ...
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
Magenta Shaman
Magenta's back in the world of the (21st century) living, for the moment.
Meet her for brekkie in Borough Market.
Suck the love in her head.
Who are you, you bastard?
Meet her for brekkie in Borough Market.
Suck the love in her head.
Who are you, you bastard?
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