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Dark 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...
read moreAllie Hill interviewed by Hampton Reviews
Derby Scribes member Allie Hill talks to Hampton Reviews about her short story “The Wake Up Call” – published in the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology. Allie says, “I always think it helps your writing technique to write in different ways, and try your hand at various genres, so the story I wrote for the anthology was a short story that I worked on more as an exercise in helping with my technique. “I didn’t decide upon the title until after I’d written the story, and I struggled to decide on one to be honest, but...
read moreGinger Nuts of Horror reviews Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology
“Derby Scribes is an anthology that collects stories from the aforementioned writing group. Now folks I hear the groaning from the back row, a writing group, this is going to be like some really poor Am Dram production. “At first I thought the same, but when I saw that both Simon Clark and Conrad Williams, two of the finest established UK horror authors had stories in this, I thought they wouldn’t have attached their name to something of poor quality. “On the whole this is a good collection, that showcases some fine...
read more[BONUS SESSION] Write a Novel in a Month – Monday 24th October
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
read moreMatthew Fryer reviews the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology for the Hellforge
The first review of the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology is in from Matthew Fryer at the Hellforge. “This new anthology from Stumar Press comes courtesy of the combined efforts of the Derby Scribes, a keen UK writing group who’ve been gathering twice monthly in a pub for several years. The book features tales from both regular members and guests at their meetings, some of whom are established authors, others less known. I’m always tentative when approaching books like this, even with a sprinkling of familiar names on the TOC. The efforts...
read moreAlt-Dead anthology features two Derby Scribes
The short stories “Talk Show” by Derby Scribes member Richard Farren Barber and “Unfinished Business” by Derby Scribe Stuart Hughes take pride and place in the Alt-Dead anthology, published by Hersham Horror Books. Edited by Peter Mark May, the line-up also includes short stories by Stephen Bacon, Stuart Young, Gary McMahon, Dave Jeffery, Mark West, Zach Black, R. J. Gaulding, Jan Edwards, Steven Savile and Steve Lockley, Katherine Tomlinson, Adrian Chamberlain, Ian Woodhead, Stuart Neild, Richard Farren Barber and...
read moreAnnouncing the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology
Print Book. – coming soon Amazon (for Kindle): U.K. / U.S.A. Smashwords (other eReader formats). “The anthology is an exciting mixture of quality emerging writers as well as some great established names.” – Alex Davis. An exciting mix of the fantastic, the wonderful, and the frightening by the talented members of the Derby Scribes writing group. Overall it’s a versatile and multi-faceted anthology, blending corners of reality with aspects of the fantastical in a refreshing way. Containing eleven short stories...
read moreNeal James on BBC Radio Nottingham
Neal James will be appearing on BBC Radio Nottingham on Wednesday 31st August 2.00-3.00 pm. As well as talking about his own writing, Neal will also be promoting the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology. Neal James was a guest speaker at Derby Scribes in September 2010 and his short story “The Smell of Fear” appears in the Derby Scribes 2011 Anthology.
read moreCreating religions by David Ball
The next session will be held on Monday the 1st August 2011 @ 7pm in the back room of the Brunswick. Session will be about creating religions and will be held by David Ball. Hope to see you all there. Cheers, Chris
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