Author Archives: J. S. Collyer

Short Story – ‘Mood Lighting’

Posted on June 20, 2020

Good morning, all. And happy weekend! Hope all is well with you and yours. As promised, here is a brand new short story. Another bittersweet SciFi/Spec ficlet, just over 1000 words. A reflection one what the future might hold, both … Continue reading →

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Checking In

Posted on June 17, 2020

Good morning, everyone. Just a quick one this morning. Know it’s been a while since I’ve posted on my WordPress, but I wanted to assure you that this is not an indicator of nothing happening. I’m (as usual) tackling a … Continue reading →

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Red Sky at Night

Posted on May 3, 2020

Greetings all. I hope we are managing to stay safe and sane in these continuing, confusing and sometimes-unsettling times. One of the many things I’ve been doing with the extra time is going back through old or unfinished short stories … Continue reading →

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New Short Story – ‘The Visitor’

Posted on March 27, 2020

Good afternoon, good folks. First, another quick check-in. How are we all doing? Thinking of anyone and everyone at this peculiar and unsettling time. Just remember, wash your hands, stick to the rules, check in on ALL friends and relatives, … Continue reading →

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Sending Virtual Hugs

Posted on March 22, 2020

I thought this would be a good opportunity to check in with everyone, albeit from my usual seat in my usual ‘office’ (the living room) with my usual (typically unproductive) coworker. It’s true that a writer’s time is often spent … Continue reading →

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Partridge in a Pear Tree – All Ye Faithful, Part 1

Posted on December 13, 2019

And here we go, as promised! Read on for part one of my festive romance murder mystery US romp. Yes, that is a genre. And yes, it is supposed to be fun, so enjoy! I shall post all 12 parts … Continue reading →

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Event Announcement: SciFi Scarborough 2020

Posted on November 21, 2019

Greetings everyone! Yes, I will be back for SciFi Scarborough 2020! This will be my 4th appearance at this great event. Always a friendly, inclusive atmosphere with great guests, stalls (both industry and independent) and panels. And let’s not forget … Continue reading →

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Re-Release – Crime and Punishment, SciFi Anthology OUT NOW

Posted on October 8, 2019

Well, don’t this look shiny? The SciFi/SpecFic collection featuring my story ‘New Tricks’ Crime and Punishment has been re-vamped and re-released by the wonderful people over at Future Chronicles. ‘They say that karma is a bitch, that justice is in … Continue reading →

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Harvey Duckman Presents – Vol 2 **OUT NOW**

Posted on August 20, 2019

‘Harvey Duckman presents the second in a series of collected works of suspense and mystery in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, horror and steampunkery… This anthology features work by exciting new voices in speculative fiction, including both established authors and previously … Continue reading →

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Updates & Previews

Posted on May 14, 2019

Having never stopped writing stories since I was old enough to hold a pencil , and having released three novels between 2014 – and 2016 (my debut space pirate trilogy, the Orbit Series) it feels slightly weird not having anything … Continue reading →

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