Post-election, I had a discussion with a couple of my friends about how we should read or reread some classic dystopias. I’d had The Man in the High Castle sitting in my shelf for a while, so decided to give it a whirl. For anyone unfamiliar with the premise, it’s basically an alternate history where theRead more
Today I’m delighted to welcome S.C. Flynn, who recently released his debut novel, Children of the Different. Children of the Different is a fascinating post-apocalyptic journey, which occurs as much in the mind as in reality. Q: Please tell us a bit about yourself and your new book Children of the Different. SCF: I am an Australian/British/Irish/ItalianRead more
Up until this point, I’ve generally been against participating in blog memes. However, Breadcrumb Reads hosts a Short Stories on Wednesdays meme that I’ve decided will be the exception, as short stories are a very underrated form of writing. For this week, I’ve chosen The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol (see link for full text ofRead more