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

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Cursed: An Anthology

Publisherโ€™s Description: โ€œItโ€™s a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular stepparentsโ€ฆ Here youโ€™ll find unique twists on curses, from fairy tale… Continue reading Cursed: An Anthology

Short Fiction, stories

Forthcoming: Gothic Legends Anthology

I am pleased to announce my short story โ€œThe Dark Horsemanโ€ will feature in forthcoming horror anthology Legends of Night to be published by Black Ink Fiction. You can read more about the research behind the legend, folklore and history of the Dullahan, or the Irish headless horseman, here. More details on preorder links, and… Continue reading Forthcoming: Gothic Legends Anthology

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The Irish Headless Horseman

I have always been fascinated by the folklore of the headless horseman. I first became aware of this harbinger of death in the famous story by Washington Irving The Legend of Sleepy Hollow set in rural region in the state of New York. But the Irish legend of the Dullahan (โ€œdark manโ€), the headless horseman… Continue reading The Irish Headless Horseman

Short Fiction, stories

Reimagining Arabian Nights

One of my recent short stories, a work-in-progress, was a reimagining of a tale recounted in the classic rendition, The Arabian Nights translated by Sir Richard Burton. The volume, also known as One Thousand and One Nights follows the sultana Scheherazade who cunningly begins a tale each night, never finishing it until the next, to… Continue reading Reimagining Arabian Nights

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In Solitudeโ€™s Shadow

Publisherโ€™s Description โ€œAn army is at the gates of Haltveldt, a nation built on war, and nothing is as it seems. Calene Alpenwood, a powerful warrior-mage gifted with the Spark, makes a shocking discovery that sets into motion events that put her at odds with the very masters she serves. Reuniting with her mother Zanna,… Continue reading In Solitudeโ€™s Shadow

Short Fiction, stories, Writing

Over the Rainbow Anthology Release

I am pleased to announce Over the Rainbow: An LGBTQ+ Fairytale Charity Anthology published by Black Ink Fiction was released on 1 June, 2021. Over the Rainbow anthology is in support of The Trevor Project, a collection of fairytale retellings with a LGBTQI+ protagonist, featuring my story "The Queen of Crows", a retelling of a… Continue reading Over the Rainbow Anthology Release

Long Fiction, Writing

Reimagining Trickster lore & legend

My current work-in-progress novella explores trickster lores and legends in two different cultures, Old Icelandic and Australian First Nations. I have a keen interest in Tricksters, and in this novella, I have been exploring two Trickster figures from very different cultural backgrounds: Loki from Old Norse legend and Crow, present in many Australian First Nations… Continue reading Reimagining Trickster lore & legend

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All the Murmuring Bones

Publisherโ€™s Description "Long ago Miren Oโ€™Malleyโ€™s family prospered due to a deal struck with the mer: safety for their ships in return for a child of each generation. But for many years the family have been unable to keep their side of the bargain and have fallen into decline. Mirenโ€™s grandmother is determined to restore… Continue reading All the Murmuring Bones