Guest author Simon Clark – interviewed by Hampton Reviews
Author of over 20 published novels, Simon Clark talks to Hampton Reviews about his previously unpublished short story “In The Spirit Of Darwin” – published in the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology. Simon says, “I wrote “In The Spirit Of Darwin” because I wanted to explore the idea of Sir Charles Darwin returning to this world in modern times and wondering where human evolution was headed. Are we bound for extinction? Or will humans learn how...
Richard Barber interviewed by Hampton Reviews
Derby Scribes member Richard Barber talks to Hampton Reviews about his short story “Last Respects” – published in the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology. Richard says, “’Last Respects’ is a short story set in the World War I trenches. I ended up reading a lot about the Battle of the Somme and events on the 1st July 1916 in particular. This was after I’d written the first draft of the story and so I wanted to ensure what I wrote was factually...
[BONUS SESSION] Write a Novel in a Month
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and to mark this occasion we will be getting together to discuss how and why to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. If you’re taking part, or thinking about it, then come along. There will be NaNoWriMo veterans as well as first-timers. Hope to see you there, Vicky
Peter Borg interviewed by Hampton Reviews
Derby Scribes member Peter Borg talks to Hampton Reviews about his short story “Dave’s Dinosaur” – published in the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology. Peter says, “My latest story, included in the anthology, is the introduction to a longer piece I am writing that follows the title character as he struggles to cope with the surreal situation of an invasion of dinosaurs. He lives in a world that is exactly like ours in every respect with the tiny...
Hampton Reviews review Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology
“Overall, this is a good eclectic mix of stories from British writers. They are by turns amusing, interesting, and very readable. There are many that are very clever and well done. “This is an enjoyable read for those readers who like Brit-Lit, and is a fine introduction for those readers who have not yet experienced it. “Four out of Five Stars.” Read the Review in full. Kathy C, Hampton Reviews, 16th October...
