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Daniel James

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Daniel James is an author of speculative fiction from Liverpool, England. He is the recipient of 3 Kirkus Star reviews for his supernatural fantasy thrillers Hourglass, The Ferryman's Toll, and Hair-Trigger Smile. Hourglass and Hair-Trigger Smile were also voted one of Kirkus Reviews' Best 100 Indie novels of 2021 and 2024, respectively. He is represented by Laurie Blum Guest at Re-Naissance Agency.

Daniel first began writing as a hobby and creative outlet to maintain his sanity whilst completing his Bachelors of Science at Liverpool Hope University. Introverted or anti-social, call it what you will, he spent an inordinate amount of his adolescence thinking about superheroes, horror movies, and listening to punk rock and metal. He regrets no
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Daniel James I could feel another episode coming on, that dark presence creeping up behind me, ready to assume control. Before I blacked out I caught my reflection…moreI could feel another episode coming on, that dark presence creeping up behind me, ready to assume control. Before I blacked out I caught my reflection in the mirror, seeing my other self, professional and confident in his green surgical scrubs and scalpel in hand saying, 'Don't worry, I have steady hands.' (less)
Daniel James The mystery of where my hair went would be a gripping police procedural.

But not very sexy, therefore, I'd say either the mystery of the heart I found …more
The mystery of where my hair went would be a gripping police procedural.

But not very sexy, therefore, I'd say either the mystery of the heart I found in the middle of the street one very drunken Halloween night (I know it was most likely a student prank or something, but it's always fun to jazz it up), or the mystery of who the creepy watcher was who one night, when I was a young boy, I found standing stock still across the street, bathed in shadow, and staring fixedly at my house as I bid goodnight to a friend at the front door. The watcher didn't move, didn't react, just stood across the street like a statue. That kind of freaked the both of us out, so much so that my friend asked me to wait at the door until he was outside his house two doors down.
Who was he? What was he? I guess I'll never know, but he made a lasting impression.(less)
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Black Hands Inertia & Some Exciting Hourglass News

It’s been a while since I posted anything, but that doesn’t mean I dropped dead or went off the grid, or did anything exciting, to be honest. But damn! I find it hard to stay motivated with posts and social media.

So, today I have a second horror/suspense short story (<6k). It is about a character struggling with depression, that prevalent human trait which speaks loudest when we are at our most v

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I do like a good revenge story, and that's what we've got here. Kali has been left for dead by her own bikergang, and now has to stab/kill/explode all of them, while traversing a near-future wasteland ravaged by some unending war.


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Daniel James No problem, Richard. The feeling's mutual. :)


Richard Dominguez thanks for the friend


Daniel James Hi Emelia,

I didn't see your message down here sorry! Thanks for friending me, haha.
Thank you for expressing an interest in it, and I really hope you enjoy it!


Emelia Thanks for the friending !
Looking forward to reading "Hourglass !


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