So thrilled with the cover of my upcoming collection, Witches Sail in Eggshells (below). The stunning image was taken by my amazing friend and talented photographer Laura Pashby (aka @circleofpines). It's suddenly all feeling real. I'm delighted to be able to invite you to the launch of the book, which is happening on 15th June … Continue reading Witches Sail in Eggshells – cover reveal and book launch
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Recently I was invited to take part in Corinium Radio's 'The Writers Room' session, with host Rona Laycock, and you can listen to the recording here. Corinium Radio, based in Cirencester, run 'The Writers Room' most weeks, and you'll probably see some other familiar names amongst the list. I read my story 'While The Mynah Bird Watched', … Continue reading Recording at Corinium Radio, The Writers Room
It's not every day the novelist and SALT Publishing editor Nicholas Royle tweets that he's enjoyed your story, even better when he sends a message later that day to say he'd like to include it in this year's SALT anthology, Best British Short Stories 2018! That was some months ago, and yesterday this beautiful volume … Continue reading ‘Waiting For The Runners’ in Best British Short Stories 2018
Earlier this month I was very pleased to have a story published at the Mechanics' Institute Review's online home, MIROnline. I started out intending it to be a funny story, but evidently I have deep-seated feelings about children's parties, and it rapidly turned dark! You can read Piñata here. This is the second time I've had … Continue reading Piñata – Short Fiction by Chloe Turner
So long since I wrote on this, I think a few moths flew out when I opened the page! Moved house and life took over, sorry. Happy New Year. I hope 2018 has started happily and constructively for you. I'm doing 'Dry Fortnight' (I'm a realist), so mine has been marked by persistent grumpiness and … Continue reading Starting out: tips for new writing friends
