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Preparing for NaNoWriMo: Part Two

Posted on October 4, 2012 by fakedtales

I have written another article about preparing for NaNoWriMo. This time it’s all about plot and influence. In this piece, I also reveal what this year’s big idea is. Preparing for NaNoWriMo: What is NaNoWriMo and why am I reading … Continue reading →

Tiny Broken Doll Face Man

Posted on June 10, 2011 by fakedtales

I want to say, “Blame Chuck Wendig”. I really do. Chuck Wendig is a writer, someone I’m a big fan of and whose advice on editing, “Welcome to Editordome” I’ve been returning to again and again while pouring through the … Continue reading →

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The Magical Laundrette

Posted on June 6, 2011 by fakedtales

A bit of a swift one this week. The Magical Laundrette, or it might end up called “Where all the socks go”. I’m not sure yet. It’s kind of rough, so any constructive criticism is welcome. As I’m running a … Continue reading →

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Performance

Posted on May 30, 2011 by fakedtales

Here’s another post-apocalyptic tale, The Performance. Enjoy.

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Love’s Headlights

Posted on May 23, 2011 by fakedtales

It’s new story time. Well, not really new as this was my first ever short story, involving a strange love triangle. I hope you enjoy Love’s Headlights.

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The Break Up

Posted on May 16, 2011 by fakedtales

Another part of my series about life after the end of the world, and fulfilling a decision made before the apocalypse, The Break Up. I hope you enjoy it.

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View From The Hill

Posted on May 9, 2011 by fakedtales

It’s a day late, but here’s another short story. A few years ago I was at work and it was snowing. The isolation of an office with only a handful of people inside, nothing outdoors but white, my mind went … Continue reading →

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Baba Yaga’s Bungalow

Posted on May 1, 2011 by fakedtales

Only a tiny tale at the moment. I’m having a couple of days to enjoy immersing myself in editing the novel. I’m going to have time to edit some of my existing, larger short stories, and have a bunch I … Continue reading →