Short Story PUBLICATIONS
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. The book will be available from all major booksellers from September 17th 2024 in the USA and November 7th 2024 in the UK
Daylight Nighttime World
A Blue Wall Beneath the Ocean
A Blue Wall Beneath the Ocean
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
A Blue Wall Beneath the Ocean
Terracotta Lavender
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
Terracotta Lavender
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
Spaceship Head
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
Spaceship Head
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
Upcoming Story Publications...
Upcoming Story Publications...
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!
Upcoming Story Publications...
Upcoming Story Publications...
Upcoming Story Publications...
I'm excited to announce that
in the autumn, there is an anthology coming out with the London Writers Salon, and for the first time a story of mine will sit in this same book as my daughter, Sophie Rockliffe's,which will be her debut publication.