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Chris Barker interviewed by Hampton Reviews
Derby Scribes member Christopher Barker talks to Hampton Reviews about his short story “Obsolete” – published in the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology. Chris says, “This story (‘Obsolete’) is a story I began writing roughly seven years ago. The first half had been edited and worked to death since then, when we decided to go ahead with the Anthology I decided it was the perfect impetus for me to finally finish the story. “The story itself was inspired by a gate-door set into a wall that I used to walk past on my way to...
read moreGuest 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Author of over 20 published novels, Simon Clark talks to Hampton Reviews about his previously unpublished short story “In The Spirit Of Darwin” – published in the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology.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 to become truly civilized and renounce bigotry and intolerance? “The...
read moreRichard 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 correct. For me, I think the genesis of the story was considering what...
read morePeter 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 exception that dinosaurs have spontaneously appeared all over the...
read moreHampton 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 2011.
read moreGuest Author Neal James interviewed by Hampton Reviews
Derby Scribes guest author Neal James talks to Hampton Reviews about his short story “The Smell of Fear” – published in the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology. Neal says, “My story in the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology titled ‘The Smell of Fear’ came about when I was writing my second volume of short stories, and I was looking for a completely new angle to explore. I had written all of the usual romance, horror, crime stuff as so forth, and began wondering about a story which was more unusual than the logical stuff which I...
read moreA Book A Day reviews Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology
“The upside of an anthology is that you get a collection of authors noodling on a similar theme; in this case, death seems to be the unifying element, but the whole book was threaded through with a touch of humor that really meant even a riot, death, and military imprisonment couldn’t rightly give me nightmares. “It’s difficult to know how to properly review such a diverse range of story offerings, other than to say that the editing was pretty well done, and the theme definitely helps the collection hang together. “I can...
read moreJenn Brown interviewed by Hampton Reviews
Derby Scribes member Jenn Brown talks to Hampton Reviews about her short story “Leaving Jessica” – published in the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology. Jenn says, “The Derby Scribes Anthology is a collection of stories written by a group of talented amateur writers. Everybody in the group is always kicking off new projects; mine is a children’s story whose plot came straight from the storyline generator on the Script Frenzy organization website. A generous king sets out to rid the world of bad pop music. Can such a crazy...
read moreDark Side of the Covers review Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology
“If speculative fiction is an all-you-can-eat buffet, then this anthology is the appetizer tray, featuring tempting little tastes of multiple flavors… “As a character-driven reader, I rarely read short stories…but when was given the opportunity to read an anthology that showcases several of my favorite genres, I decided to break with my normal routine and give it a try. Overall, I’m glad I did. “I’m still more of a series reader than a short-story one, but this anthology reminded me that even short fiction can...
read moreDavid Ball interviewed by Hampton Reviews
Derby Scribes member David Ball talks to Hampton Reviews about his short story “An Interstellar Taxi Ride” – published in the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology. David says, “My story in the Derby Scribes Anthology is “An Interstellar Taxi Ride”. “I’ve always preferred to write science fiction, mainly because if you invent some quirky technology or unlikely reason for something to happen, nobody can tell you it’s wrong!” Read the full...
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