Maria Dean is an author from Yorkshire in England where she lives with her husband, two boys, and her faithful Boston terrier. Her short stories have appeared in various publications and range from fantasy and science-fiction to the supernatural, but for the long haul, her heart remains rooted in romance. An avid reader, she can be known to devour a book in a day especially if there's a twist in the tale or a swoon-worthy main character. She's more than prepared to have her heart broken by a good book, just as long as it's put back together again by the happily-ever-after. When she isn't reading or writing, she can be found walking her dog in her local woods, usually dreaming up her next novel or listening to an audiobook.
Maria Dean is an author from Yorkshire in England where she lives with her husband, two boys, and her faithful Boston terrier. Her short stories have appeared in various publications and range from fantasy and science-fiction to the supernatural, but for the long haul, her heart remains rooted in romance. An avid reader, she can be known to devour a book in a day especially if there's a twist in the tale or a swoon-worthy main character. She's...
What can the man convicted of killing your brother possibly want if he doesn’t desire forgiveness?
Evangeline Bransby’s world is thrown into turmoil when she receives an unexpected invite from Valdemar Montresor, the man convicted of killing her twin brother ten years ago.
Within the ominous walls of Monroe Penitentiary, Evangeline is beguiled by...
When my mum’s new partner walked into our lives, bringing along his brooding son, Cade Westwood, I never imagined the rollercoaster that awaited me.
Cade, haunted by his past, kept a tight lid on his emotions, and I couldn't help but be intrigued by the mystery that surrounded him. Little did I know that our innocent connection would soon be...
When Chloe Daniels starts working at a local coffee shop, she hopes it'll offer her the chance to reinvent herself and leave her shady past behind her.
Piero Abascio, Co-owner of Bean To Cup, is nothing but welcoming, but his brother, Gianni, takes an instant dislike to Chloe.
Despite Gianni's tempestuous nature, Chloe is determined to make...
Welcome to A Cocktail of Poems, where words blend and spirits rise to create a mixture of emotions, experiences, and imaginations. This anthology brings together a rich medley of voices, each contributing a unique flavor to our literary concoction. Just as a master mixologist artfully combines ingredients to create the perfect drink, our poets have stirred together their dreams, fears, joys, and sorrows to craft verses that will intoxicate your mind and soul.
In this collection, you'll find...
Winner of Writing Magazine's Spirit Short Story Competition 2021
In Human Spirit, the everyday trundle to the supermarket becomes much more than the mundane task we perceive it to be.
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Winner - Spirit Short Story Competition - Writers Online (writers-online.co.uk)
Runner-up in Writing Magazine's Antihero Competition 2021
Will you be rooting for the antihero in this crime noir short story?
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Runner Up - Antihero Short Story Competition - Writers Online (writers-online.co.uk)
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