‘Glamoured’ published at Abyss & Apex
‘Glamoured’ is a fairy tale that shows the dark side of beauty, among other things. I’m thrilled Abyss & Apex published this story in September 2021. I’ve been meaning to write this post since then, however life overwhelmed me in the meantime! I’ve always loved fairy tales, particularly for their darker edges and the warnings…
‘Caelestis’ published in Andromeda Spaceways Magazine #81
Caelestis is a short fantasy story I originally wrote for a friend. My friend said, “I’m like a dragon with my art. I hoard it and unleash it slowly.” Immediately, I could see the dragon crystallising her dreams and guarding them with her talons until she had polished them enough to share. I asked my…
A Big Thank You…
…Goes to my artist, E. L. Sailor, for creating the header to this website. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the final result. I wanted a fantasy world with a sense of mystery and possibility, enhanced by their wonderful use of colour, and they’ve delivered in spades. They were also very easy to work with.…
The Beginning
Welcome. It’s lovely to have you visit my new home, which is in basic form for now, so I have some form of internet presence. It wasn’t always this way. I’ve been present online before, but have taken quite the break, moving away from short stories (some published in various semi-pro SFF venues) to focus…
Finley Harper 