Category: The Art of Writing

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Update of December 5, 2017: “Murder by Plastic” to be included in anthology

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Phil Slattery, 2015

A week or so ago, I was contacted by Charlie Fish, editor of FictionontheWeb.co.uk.  He asked to include my short (flash fiction) story “Murder by Plastic” in an anthology he will be publishing in January.  I happily agreed and provided the bio notes he requested.

Originally published by Everyday Fiction in 2013, Charlie published “Murder by Plastic” on November 17, 2015.  It has garnered quite a few favorable comments and was well-received.

Please visit of these websites to read the story.  Better yet, buy a copy of the Fiction on the Web anthology when it comes out in 2018.   Charlie Fish selects only top-notch stories for Fiction on the Web.  I recommend visiting the site often.

Notes from 12/1/2017 #amwriting

Now working on 2-3 novels as ideas occur. Working on them, when I can find the time, is a great escape and the time flies all too quickly.

I have a play not far from completion, but finding it hard to bring to a suitable conclusion. Decided to put it away for a while then come back later.

Looking for a publisher for a collection of 80-90 poems I wrote from 1985-1995.