Following the recent release of my fourth book - a collection of my short stories and flash fiction - 'A Little More Of Me...' it has prompted me to share a little more about myself and what makes me 'tick' or 'not tick' as the case may be.... DISLIKES: Politics and Politicians The Pharmaceutical Industry Queues Being late Obnoxious people Being cold Wind (as in the weather, NOT flatulence) People who are cruel to animals and children Bullies Pain of any description Wasps, mo

Chapter One - Grady Copper Ridge sprawls across the valley like it got comfortable and never bothered getting up. The van crests the last hill on Route 12 and there it is ’the whole town spread below us, tucked between mountains that look like they showed up first and the town built itself around them as an afterthought. Trees everywhere. A river cutting through the south end, catching the afternoon sun. Neighborhoods climbing the slopes in no particular hurry. A main drag wi

Chapter 1 Joseph Sledmire’s senses were overwhelmed by darkness and nausea, his mind submerged in an abyss of black. A sickening taste soured his mouth. Something cut into his wrists and ankles, as a monster headache pounded the walls of his skull. Memories oozed into his groggy mind. He remembered leaving his office. Stepping into the dimly-lit street. Locking the door. Peering down at his phone to check messages. Becoming aware of hurried footsteps approaching from behind.