Not too long ago I started attending a weekly writing group at a coffee shop in Manchester city centre. Each week we spend the first half talking about what we’re working on, sharing things we have written at home, giving each other advice and constructive criticism. The second half is a writing exercise in which …
It’s just a nightmare, Mike thought. He’ll go back to sleep soon enough. But more cries came, and with greater urgency. Mike heaved himself out of bed, draped on a dressing gown and crossed the landing to Cameron’s room. “What’s up mate?” he asked as he flipped on the light. Cameron was at the window …
An updated and expanded version of The Conductor will appear in Paul’s book Tales From Badgers Crossing (coming spring 2022 from Greenteeth Press), so for the time being this has been taken down. Details of how to buy and/or pre-order a copy will be posted soon. You can also read The Conductor in Greenteeth Press’s …
Max Blackwood did not like the corridor. It was a long dark tunnel with a flickering light bulb linking the dormitory with the main section of Montague Boys School. Since earning his prefect badge he would often stay behind to report the day’s events to Mr. Sheridan the headmaster and then walk the corridor alone …
