Short Story PUBLICATIONS
As Cunning as a Fox
A Blue Wall Beneath the Ocean
As Cunning as a Fox
I was beyond thrilled when the New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series offered to purchase another story from me. This one is for their popular cat book. They loved the true tale I told about my Persian cat, Roscoe, and how he involved himself with a family of foxes. Roscoe was a cat I owned over twenty years ago and i
I was beyond thrilled when the New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series offered to purchase another story from me. This one is for their popular cat book. They loved the true tale I told about my Persian cat, Roscoe, and how he involved himself with a family of foxes. Roscoe was a cat I owned over twenty years ago and it warms my heart that his unusual character has been immortalised in this book!
It' due to be published in May 2025 in the USA, and June 2025 for the UK. I'll update when I have the link!
In the meantime, you can watch my unboxing video on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIg4ezmsVq4/?igsh=MTgzMm5oNzJ5b28yMQ==
Toby Tinder
A Blue Wall Beneath the Ocean
As Cunning as a Fox
I had so much fun writing this story about a woman who suspects her marriage isn't all what it seems after meeting a female dog walker with a little shih Tzu named Toby. Therefore, I was delighted when the team at Ironclad Creative asked if they could include it in their beautiful new anthology.
Available now in ebook: The Fourteenth Day:
I had so much fun writing this story about a woman who suspects her marriage isn't all what it seems after meeting a female dog walker with a little shih Tzu named Toby. Therefore, I was delighted when the team at Ironclad Creative asked if they could include it in their beautiful new anthology.
Paperback availble April 2025
A Blue Wall Beneath the Ocean
A Blue Wall Beneath the Ocean
A Blue Wall Beneath the Ocean
I was blown away when Chicken Soup for the Soul's editor wanted to include this nonfiction piece in their latest book series. It's the true story of a touching coincidence and has also achieved shortlistings in major competitions such as the Letter Review, Yeovil Literary as well as the Runner Up Award at the 2023 South Warwickshire Liter
I was blown away when Chicken Soup for the Soul's editor wanted to include this nonfiction piece in their latest book series. It's the true story of a touching coincidence and has also achieved shortlistings in major competitions such as the Letter Review, Yeovil Literary as well as the Runner Up Award at the 2023 South Warwickshire Literary Festival.
You can watch my unboxing video after I excitedly received the delivery of my author copies from Simon & Schuster. Available from all major bookshop links.
Chicken Soup for the Soul have also just done a podcast featuring my story. Link here
https://playlist.megaphone.fm/?e=ADL5068558190
Things I Didn't Do
Daylight Nighttime World
A Blue Wall Beneath the Ocean
A real piece of flash at under 300 words, yet tells the full story of a poignant decision. This anthology is a special one for me because for the first time, my fabulously talented daughter, Sophie Rockcliffe has her debut piece 'Prom Queen' published along with mine in this book!
Books can be purchased in hardback or digital through The L
A real piece of flash at under 300 words, yet tells the full story of a poignant decision. This anthology is a special one for me because for the first time, my fabulously talented daughter, Sophie Rockcliffe has her debut piece 'Prom Queen' published along with mine in this book!
Books can be purchased in hardback or digital through The London Writers Salon
Writing in Community 2024: LWS Anthology (eBook) – Writers' Hour Shop
Daylight Nighttime World
Daylight Nighttime World
Daylight Nighttime World
I CAN'T BEIEVE IT! DURING IT'S FIRST WEEK OF PUBLICATION, WE MADE THE NUMBER 1 SPOT IN AMAZON'S HOT NEW RELEASES!
When this women's fiction/book club writer was challenged to write a 7K word fantasy story within a short space of time, well, I couldn't say no, could I? I absolutely loved immersing myself in this world of magic and am honou
I CAN'T BEIEVE IT! DURING IT'S FIRST WEEK OF PUBLICATION, WE MADE THE NUMBER 1 SPOT IN AMAZON'S HOT NEW RELEASES!
When this women's fiction/book club writer was challenged to write a 7K word fantasy story within a short space of time, well, I couldn't say no, could I? I absolutely loved immersing myself in this world of magic and am honoured to appear alongside fellow award -winning and some bestselling authors in this fantastic book.
My tale was inspired by a real event in my childhood.
Terracotta Lavender
Daylight Nighttime World
Daylight Nighttime World
I'm very proud that this unusual story was chosen to appear in this gorgeous book. It tells the tale of a poignant relationship between a father and son, with it's disguised emotions. Listed in the London Independent Short Story Prize competition and included in their 2024 Anthology.
Not After Midnight
Not After Midnight
Not After Midnight
Here's a little story about a motorhome journey. It's a bit odd and written initially to entertain my adult daughter while we were in lockdown. Entered it on a whim, and hey, a huge thank you to Cranked Anvil for awarding it a prize! You can read this one online by clicking on the above photo
https://crankedanvil.co.uk/2023/02/08/not-after-midnight-karen-storey/
Spaceship Head
Not After Midnight
Not After Midnight
A curious story featuring two feuding neighbours where all may not be as it seems. Listed & published in Scottish Art's Trust 2022 anthology along with other fabulous stories by authors from around the world.
They haven't published it online, it's purchase only, but Scottish Arts are a brilliant charity supporting innovation and creativity.
Cuckold
Not After Midnight
Waffle Shanty Jesus
A story of dementia, love and the memories that last, with a little bit of a twist, of course. Listed & published with Dahlia Books for their 2022 anthology along with many other wonderful stories by authors from around the world. Dhalia's stories are available by purchase only. They aim to champion diverse voices.
https://www.dahliapublishing.co.uk/product/leicester-writes-short-story-prize-2022
Waffle Shanty Jesus
Waffle Shanty Jesus
Waffle Shanty Jesus
This one is dedicated to my amazing older brother who has a rich imagination and a fabulous sense of humour. Mike constantly winds me up that he's seen Jesus at his local Waffle House. I wrote this to entertain him and planned to write it out in his next birthday card. But first, I entered it into a flash fiction competition. To my deligh
This one is dedicated to my amazing older brother who has a rich imagination and a fabulous sense of humour. Mike constantly winds me up that he's seen Jesus at his local Waffle House. I wrote this to entertain him and planned to write it out in his next birthday card. But first, I entered it into a flash fiction competition. To my delight, they listed it and asked to publish it in this booklet. I'll be sending the booklet to my brother with his next birthday card!