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An eclectic mix of twisted & dark short stories & poems.
We have a chicken pondering its previous life, a mother who has sold her son, an angel learning to be human, and other lost souls struggling to make sense of life, love and their place in the world.
Even as a child, I was drawn to the tragic and darker side of human nature. The Spanish Inquisition, historical diseases, and Jack the Ripper were among the early topics that piqued my interest. As I’ve aged, I’ve become fascinated by dying civilisations, gothic motifs, the Old Testament, and Jungian psychology. Intrigued by fellow loners and misfits, I like exploring how and why we lie to ourselves. I’ve been described as a cynical romantic.
In my spare time, I love soaking up the wails of a guitar from the front row of a gig or stumbling through dark city streets pretending that I own the night.
I write a blog called Publish or Die Trying where I showcase short stories and poetry, discuss mental health, and talk about writing.
I am also a beta reader at Walter’s Writing Emporium, where I provide feedback on other writers’ manuscripts.
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Work in Progress
Feb 2024
I have just finished another round of editing on the companion novel for The Family Care. Now it’s time to leave it to settle, as per the instructions opposite.
Author Interview
Oct 2023
I was recently interviewed by the lovely Helen Garraway. We talked about my book, The Family Care, my writing process and how to deal with imposture syndrome. It was great fun. You can check it out, along with other interesting interviews, on her website under the blog section.
Work In Progress
May 2023
It’s been a busy year so far. The companion to the Family Care continues to marinate & settle. I’m writing a new novel set in Victorian London. There’s a soldier struggling with guilt & laudanum, & a female photographer desperate to have control over her life & choices.
My beta readers have given me feedback on my collection of short stories and poetry so I’ll revisit that manuscript this month.
Work In Progress
September 2022
Where to start? There is a first draft of Ammi’s story marinating, a rewrite of a companion novel for The Family Care that’s being allowed to heal before I take the editing tools to it again, and an eclectic collection of short stories & poems that needs sorting into a pleasing order.
Mailing list
October 2021
I’ve now set up a mailing list (click any of the buttons on this page) so that people can access exclusive book-related content, updates on new projects, sign up for the chance to act as advance readers, and other goodies. I’m working on that first newsletter now along with a free book.
Work in Progress
September 2021
The Family Care is now with my editor.
I can’t wait to have this novel out in the world. I’ve been working on it for over 20 years in one way or another.
Time to get on with writing the sequel. Wish me luck.
A M Vivian 