WILLOW, WEEP NO MORE
My fairy tale, Evelyn and the Painted Cave has been taken up in Tenebris Books‘ inaugural anthology Willow, Weep no more.
“Fairy tales once held an important place in the lives of people of all ages and social rank. Handed down from generation to generation like precious heirlooms, these stories told of the struggles between good and evil, rich and poor, and were particularly fond of demonstrating how we reap what we sow. They served both as social commentary and morality lessons, often seasoned with magic spells, mythical creatures, enchanted objects, and best of all, they allowed even the lowliest people to believe there is reason to hope and dream. Willow, Weep No More is a collection of traditionally-inspired tales that capture the magic and charm of these stories, whilst seeking to explore the depths of human strength, wisdom and beauty.”
Praise for Evelyn and the Painted Cave:
“I found this story very interesting and thought provoking. The scene and setting reminded me of cold and gray days in Cornwall on a stone beach surrounded by cliffs. As I read I felt like I was watching this story unfold in a place similar to my memories and because of that I felt attached to the story from the go. I certainly felt for Evelyn’s character and think anyone could relate to the themes of expectations, reality and escapism. ((Spoiler Alert)) I especially liked the struggle between reality and Evelyn’s creations, and the way those lines were bent and broken. It is always a struggle for those who create their own realities to know which one is the right one, especially when the one created to escape can actually bring more happiness. I really enjoyed this story because of this theme being covered so well; especially with how the story concludes.” – By Steven J. Guscott on 21 Jan. 2014
It is available to buy in hardcover or ebook format at Amazon.
THE SETTLER’S DAUGHTER
Mystery, magic and murder.
The Settler community of Myrrh is stalked by terror; a murderer is on the loose. Full moon brings with it grisly murders. The Market is the scene of the brutal slayings. Settler women are targeted, their throats slit left dying with two silver coins in their palms.
Lila le Fay, a sixteen-year-old herbalist and orphan, is thrust into danger with Willow, an old storyteller, as her sole protector. But what secrets are Willow hiding? Does she know who Lila’s birth mother was and what is the mysterious black mark on her neck?
When the murders become more frequent and even closer to Lila’s own life, she has to decide whether or not she’s ready to take action and confront the man believed to be the killer.
Will Willow be able to protect her from harm
or could Lila be next?
If you would like to read some more, visit my page on authonomy.
FRIGHT FOUR-SIXTEEN
One of my short stories, And ended with a bang, was published in a free ebook.
“Every story in the anthology is exactly 416 words long. They are all horror. They are all fantastic. Trust but verify. There has never been an anthology like this. A special Halloween treat. Inspired by Authonomy’s contest, “416″ is a unique collection of horror short shorts. You could do a lot worse than spend a few hours reading these beauties.”
You can download it for free at smashwords.
