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A Nottingham College anthology
This Nocturne Falls Universe Christmas quartet contains four stories of holiday goodness. In this collection:Baby, It’s Alien Outside by Fiona RoarkeVilma Hart has everything she could desire. Considerate sons, a beloved niece and the freedom to live her life as she chooses. The only thing she doesn’t have is a sweet grandchild to love and spoil.Milo Vandervere has spent his adult life wandering … his adult life wandering from one adventure to the next across the galaxy. Now, he’s eager to set down near his nephew and the lad’s soon-to-be family by marriage. A grand-nephew or grand-niece would be just…
Welcome to Reflecting Pieces, the latest anthology in the series from Central College’s ground-breaking Creative Writing and E-Publishing programme. A diverse range of students work with us for ten weeks to produce a range of material and for most of them, it is their first venture into publication. Here you will find short stories, poetry and Haikus covering a wider range of themes, some upbeat, … themes, some upbeat, some dark, some fun, some profound, some fantasy and some based firmly in reality. There are some strong and profound stories in here.“The Grand Old Barber Shop” © Manda Greasley“The Collection”…
Writes of PassageA collection of short stories and poetry from new writers attending the popular Creative Writing and ePublishing Course at Central College, Nottingham. Everything from fantasy, to horror, through YA, to gentle comedy, there’s something for everyone. All profits from this anthology go to charity – the Friary Food Bank in West Bridgford, which deals with substantial numbers of … substantial numbers of impoverished refugees, the homeless, sick, disabled and unemployed people experiencing total benefit sanction and families facing severe financial difficulties at Christmas.Your authors and your stories:The Rendezvous © Louise BowmanThe Wolf and the Raven © Megan ArcherSpitting…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, a glass of sherry, baubles and lamps, brandy butter bubbling in the pan, crackers waiting impatiently in crinkly tissue wrapping, tinsel looping endlessly round prickled branches of the festive tree; the fairy queen, at its apex, the mistress of all she surveys and Santa, high above, in his magic sleigh, working his … working his tireless, kindly miracles to make everyone’s Christmas a very, very special one.But, dear reader, you know all this. How about an alternate view of Christmas? Twelve alternate stories to be precise.…
A series of short stories from ten new Nottingham writers. “The Courtroom” by N.G.Walters“Echoes From The Aftermath (An Introduction)” by S.F.Birkin“Djinni” by Sadie Barr “Melting Moon” by L.K.Cody“Buck Monroe And The Beast Of Scrub Town” by L.J.Thorne“Blind Ambition” by Adam Andrzei“Laceboy” by Gaynor Taylor“Ugly Richard” by Scott Hall“The Visitor” by J.Anton“The Slow Walk Home” by Novelette … J.Anton“The Slow Walk Home” by Novelette Williamsmore
Eleven all new stories from twelve top paranormal romance authors. From Heaven to Hell, fae worlds, superheroes, and even through the looking glass, these holiday themed short stories bring a whole new meaning to the 12 days of Christmas.All proceeds from the sale of the anthology will be donated to charity.Featuring:Stacey Marie Brown – Descending Into Madness (A Winterland Tale)Chantal Fernando … (A Winterland Tale)Chantal Fernando – Suck MeJessica Florence – Hero Holiday TrialsAmelia Hutchins – Oh, Holy Knight (Wicked Knights Series)S.L. Jennings – Devil’s Darling (A Se7en Sinners Short)Amo Jones – DYAVOLKnox & Miers – Deck the Demons (A…
Fans of Harry Potter and Twilight, get ready for a world unlike any other! A secret school for shape shifters, a monarchy of vampires determined to exterminate them and take over the world, and a coalition of human hunters dedicated to protecting the world from both.Rule #1: Never go out after dark.Rule #2: Never go into large bodies of water.Rule #3: Stay off of social media.Myreen didn’t think … social media.Myreen didn’t think breaking one rule, just once, would lead to the death of her mother. And she never expected to learn she was a mermaid shifter, or that her…
Seven tales of romance, hope, and passion. Even after the roughest night, dawn promises new beginnings.Resisting Desire by Talia HibbertActivist, womanist and journalist Nina Chapman is in love with her brother’s best friend. Oops. When her attempt to seduce calm, reliable James Foster backfires, Nina’s mortified—but as much as she’d like to avoid him, she can’t. No; she literally can’t. Because … literally can’t. Because Nina’s latest article has made her public enemy number one, and now the man who broke her heart just might be her only protection…Dropped Stitches by Annabeth AlbertWhen activist knitter Bea goes to vote, the…
In this heartfelt collection, single moms from all walks of life share personal essays about the challenges and triumphs of parenting a child on their own. Includes essays from Anne Lamott, Amy Poehler, and more! “Readers will be able to revisit these essays for laughs, inspiration, or a cathartic cry” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).