research, Short Fiction, Writing

Inuit legend of the Qallupilluk

I am always fascinated by First Nations legends and lore. One of my current research projects has focused on the Inuit legends of the Qallupilluk, monstrous female beings who lurk in the frozen waterways and beneath the ice sheets, snatching unwary children beneath the icy water. My latest short story examines this legend from the… Continue reading Inuit legend of the Qallupilluk

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Stark Naked

Publisherโ€™s Description Stark Naked is Silvia Cantรณn Rondoniโ€™s intense personal journey. These reflections reveal her transition from childhood through grief and trauma, to the woman of resilience she is today. Illustrated by Silvia Nieto in close collaboration with the poet, her artwork adds visual soul and compliments a collection filled with raw emotion and brutal… Continue reading Stark Naked

Short Fiction, stories

Summer Terrors Release

Itโ€™s summer in the northern hemisphere and today, US publisher Black Ink Fiction released their next holiday microfiction anthology Summer Terrors. Summer Terrors features my two dark tales of macabre Australian summer with the grisly โ€œSummer at the Beachโ€ and, inspiration from Namorroddos, terrifying winged vampire beings from Australian Aboriginal lore in โ€œSummer Moon, Leather… Continue reading Summer Terrors Release

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The Ghost Tree

Publisherโ€™s Description When the bodies of two girls are found torn apart in the town of Smiths Hollow, Lauren is surprised, but she also expects that the police wonโ€™t find the killer. After all, the year before her fatherโ€™s body was found with his heart missing, and since then everyone has moved on. Even her… Continue reading The Ghost Tree

Short Fiction, Writing

Bloodlust Anthology Release

I am excited to announce the vampire-themed anthology Bloodlust (Legends of Night Drabbles, #2) published by Black Ink Fiction was released on 13th July, 2021. Bloodlust (Legends of Night Drabbles, #2), is a vampire-themed microfiction collection, featuring two of my 100 word drabbles โ€œThe Hungeringโ€ and โ€œThe Burialโ€ both inspired by vampiric folklore, legends and… Continue reading Bloodlust Anthology Release

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The Dark Chorus

Publisherโ€™s Description The Boy can see lost souls. He has never questioned the fact that he can see them. He thinks of them as the Dark Chorus. When he sets out to restore the soul of his dead mother it becomes clear that his ability comes from within him. It is a force that he… Continue reading The Dark Chorus

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Bleak Precision

Publisherโ€™s Description Eight stories, an essay and artwork by two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated author, Greg Chapman.Table of contents:KakophonyHorror Fiction: A Bleak and Depressing Look at TruthThe Pest Controllerโ€™s WifeFascinationScar TissueUnrequitedMongrelHard BargainFeast of Feasts Review Bleak Precision, a collection of horror and dark fiction tales by Australian-based author and artist Greg Chapman. There are many good… Continue reading Bleak Precision

Writing

Australian Shadows Awards Wrap-Up

The 2020 Australian Shadows Awards by the The Australasian Association of Horror Writers is the premiere horror and dark fiction awards for Australian and New Zealand authors. For the first time I had short stories in anthologies Greed and Phantom #3 from Black Hare Press that were eligible for the Short Fiction category. I also… Continue reading Australian Shadows Awards Wrap-Up

Short Fiction, stories, Writing

Bones Anthology Release

I am excited to announce the supernatural anthology Bones (Five Hundred Fiction Series, #4) published by Black Hare Press was released on 29th June, 2021. Bones (Five Hundred Fiction Series, #4) is a an occult, voodoo themed anthology, features my own flash fiction story โ€œThe Bones of a Dead God", inspired by Aztec history, ritual… Continue reading Bones Anthology Release

Short Fiction, stories, Writing

Infection Anthology Release

I am excited to announce the zombie-themed anthology Infection (Legends of Night Drabbles, #1) published by Black Ink Fiction was released on 29th June, 2021. Infection (Legends of Night Drabbles, #1), is a zombie-themed microfiction collection, featuring my own 100 word drabble โ€œThe Revenantsโ€, inspired by witchcraft and revenant folklore. You can read more about… Continue reading Infection Anthology Release