Across the Steppe

A Bronze Age adventure: Europe, 1750 BCE (or thereabouts). Starring a rather foolish lad who ends up roaming from the Don River to Cornwall, along the ancient tin trade routes. Currently up for another round of edits, sitting at 100,000 words or so.

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(Photo by Anastasiia Bosenko on Unsplash )

The Winter Huntsman

Contemporary fantasy, approx 80,000 wds, first draft NEARLY COMPLETE! When Shona and her horse meet a winter huntsman alone in the forest, they must make a choice that will change everything; riding right out of this world, and into another. Can they ever return? Part-inspired by Welsh and Irish mythology, and those 'horse girl' tales I loved as a teen. A horse girl story for grown-ups?

(Photo by Thomas Peham on Unsplash)

Moon Gate

Post-climate apocalypse novel-length tale in development (ie first draft). Set in the tropical rainforest city of Kuugav, where those who survived the worst centuries now live. SFF mystery-thriller + clash of cultures!

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(Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay)

A Queenly Tomb

Short story/novelette. Egyptian gothic horror - very retro. In which Eliza travels to Egypt in the year 1876 to find out why her brother awaits execution for murder in Newgate Prison. Approx 11,500 words post final edits.

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(Photo by CALIN STAN on Unsplash)

I Watch You Darkly

2000wd short story written originally for 'Shadows in the Water' call-out by Flame Tree in 2023. Who - or what - is it that lives in the ancient fountain, watching for its chance to take the world back and exact revenge for past environmental crimes? Didn't make the cut but I won't give up!

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(Image by photosforyou from Pixabay)

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The Adventures of Sylvan Willie and Pinbottom

When Willie the Wizard meets Pinbottom the little purple dragon ...

who knows what might happen? Poor Pinbottom has tried and failed to learn to breathe smoke and flame for oh, so long, and Sylvan Willie wants to travel and see the world. Can they help each other achieve their dream?

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(Image by Alana Jordan from Pixabay)