Just a quick word on a couple of things. My sweary sweary story “Bill is Dead” appears in the latest issue of Pulp Metal Magazine. Yes, of course it’s another Fall reference. Also my story “Chickens” will appear in Matt Hilton’s ACTION anthology in May. I seem to have turned to crime. May it serve…
Category: noir
Six Sentence Sunday: It’s a Curse
Howling out of Dark Valentine Press later this month, “It’s a Curse” is one of the Roman Dalton stories in Drunk on the Moon, tales of the werewolf detective created by Paul D. Brazill. Mr B has lured me into the crime world much like a stranger with candy. I may be some time. This…
Six Sentence Sunday: Mandrake Anthrax
I’ve been getting all noir lately. I blame Mr B. Ireland’s so lovely, but I’ve been setting stories here that are undeniably grim. So I blame Ken Bruen, too. While I’m spreading the blame around, might as well point a finger (or two!) at Mark E. Smith, too. If he hadn’t written a lyric like,…
Howling Back into View
You can’t keep a good series down! Back on the prowl with another wild howl, it’s Drunk on the Moon — bigger, badder and better! Coming soon from Dark Valentine Press, home of the original Roman Dalton story by Mr B, the dark vision that kicked off the series. In addition to yours truly, the…
Tuesday’s Overlooked A/V: Pop Hive & Galway Races
Happy Valentine’s Day to my sweetie xxx Glad I could spend at least part of the day with you 🙂 Good news from Mr B, who shared the link from Dark Valentine Press who now lists the Drunk on the Moon collection as forthcoming this spring (so just around the corner). Also my Fall-inspired noir…
Six Sentence Sunday: It’s a Curse
A simple concept: writers offer six sentences to pique your interest. Here’s mine: “And you’re a beast among men, Roman Dalton.” Marinova spoke softly but the words hit like a blow anyway. I hunched my shoulders and walked on, the zubrowka churning my guts yet. When I reached the lifts I punched the button with…
Six Sentence Sunday: Mandrake and Magpies
A simple concept: writers offer six sentences to pique your interest. Here’s mine: The rain began: that horizontal rain that filled all your pockets and wormed its way down your neck. Riley argued that it wasn’t a sign either. It wasn’t Galway unless the rain was whipping down—even when the sun came out. As he…
How I Did It
I am guest blogging over at Mr B’s on how I wrote It’s a Curse: Drunk on the Moon, Vol 7. A careful dissertation of the creative process or a wild pack of lies? You be the judge. I had fun writing this story, I had fun writing about writing about this story — should…
Tuesday’s Overlooked A/V: Spacedog
Before the main feature, a little advert: through the 24th, Trestle Press will be offering a buy one, get one special, which means you can buy It’s a Curse: Drunk on the Moon 7 or Dark Pages: International Noir and get another book the same price for FREE! I’m cheating a bit on the “overlooked”…
Publications: Mandrake & Magpies/Songs of Defiance
Just back from a visit with Elena, Rod and Lydia in Dublin where we also managed to run into Bono, Michale Bublé — and more importantly @sirthopas and Pádraig. Pictures soon! I’ve also got some good news to share on the publication front. First, my short story “Mandrake and Magpies” — the first story to…