Writing Samples

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Elephants Never Forget

Whilst exotic animals in holiday destinations might provide the perfect selfie opportunity, tourists' love of the unique photo opportunity is driving an industry based on cruelty and neglect. This short story imagines an elephant who can never forget, and a new wife who receives more than she bargained for.

Sunspots

Alice likes nothing better than to run free, but there's danger everywhere, even lurking in a place that should be safe.

The Invisible Princess

In a world where body shaming is a thing, and dieting to the point of anorexia is encouraged by glossy magazines, someone needs to make a stand. The Invisible Princess gorges, starves, kicks ass and then gets the hell out. What’s not to love about her?

The Looking-Glass

Recollections of a World War II prisoner of war, interlaced with the clouded memories of a lost love, form the basis of this short story.