ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
53-year-old former Belfast schoolteacher, satellite TV techie, Utopian dreamer, traveler, armchair anarchist, keen amateur diver, now working in the field of mental health. Living with partner and adopted 19-year-old daughter in London, UK. One published sci fi novel "SIRAT". Many short stories, different styles & subjects. [April 2012]
AUTHOR'S OTHER TITLES (7) Collateral Damage (Short Stories) Some explosions keep on echoing. [4,127 words] [Horror] Ellen And Aubery (Short Stories) - [1,555 words] [Relationships] Favorious (Short Stories) In the late Middle Ages, an obscure village seems to have witnessed a miracle. The ageing monk Favorious must judge if it is genuine or not. The power-hungry clerics at the Vatican must judge both Fav... [4,769 words] [Science Fiction] Immaculata (Short Stories) Behold the handmaid of the Lord... [5,268 words] The Battlefield Philosopher (Short Stories) We all had that poster of Che Guevara on our walls. We all wanted to fight for the oppressed. One or two of us actually tried to turn the dream into reality. This story is for the people who are sorry... [3,702 words] The Go-Between (Short Stories) Everybody in the big city is looking for something. The trick is to find out what. [1,638 words] [Relationships] The Lies Of Sleeping Dogs (Short Stories) History is the attempt that each generation makes to come to terms with its past. Personal history is no different, and no less painful. [4,992 words]
READER'S REVIEWS (5) DISCLAIMER: STORYMANIA DOES NOT PROVIDE AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWS. ALL REVIEWS ARE PROVIDED BY NON-ASSOCIATED VISITORS, REGARDLESS OF THE WAY THEY CALL THEMSELVES.
"I started to read this because my family has a connection with the Holocaust. At first it made me very angry: I thought it was saying we should try to "forgive and forget" Then I got to the ending and was completely bowled-over. I almost cried. This is an amazing piece of work. How have we hot heard of this author before?" -- Dorothy Lukovi.
"Unlike the previous reviewer, I don't have a direct connection with the Holocaust, I read this because I saw the other review and know the author. It's very well written and the ending brought tears to my eyes." -- Daria.
"Great story! Not only was the storyline itself good, but it was well written.. I look forward to reading future stories." -- dr.
"This is the most upbeat of the three you've got here and I think maybe the best for me. You're a fantastic writer. Every plot is absolutely original and they're all extremely well written. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!" -- Stan C, Leeds, UK.
"beautifully written, and good meaning attached. the test of a good short story is that you can read it repeatedly and you can't spot the faults. I read this a few times, and its still a great experience. Bravo!" -- Prasanth, Sydney, Australia.
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