Twist Turn and Burn

by Libby Heily

This is a collection of twelve flash fiction pieces. The stories range form character studies to exploding bodies to tree eating humans to a day in the life of a piece of gum. Twist Turn and Burn is a quick read that allows you to explore different genres in only minutes.

14 pages, ebook

First published July 24, 2011

About the author

I’m a writer and an improviser. My young adult fantasy series is published through Fire and Ice YA Publishing. My short fiction has appeared in numerous publications including Daily Science Fiction, Kaaterskill Basin Literary Journal, Twisted Sister Literary Magazine, and Theaker’s Quarterly.

I also love chocolate, cheese, running, club soda, and my husband – not necessarily in that order.

Reviews

[Danie Cutter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was received as a free copy for review
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I've not come across flash fiction before, well not stated as such anyway. If this is the usual standard then I'll definitely read more.

A great collection of mini-peeks at other worlds and situation. All offer a twist or alternate view on life. I'd really like to read more of the author, especially if the twisted humour can translate into longer fiction.

[Ty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twist Turn and Burn is a collection of short stories. This book is a quick read. I finished it in a couple of hours. Some of the stories are strange, but I suppose that is the purpose of the book. I liked quite a few of the stories in the book but my favorite would have to be Homicide 2040.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had never heard of flash fiction before I discovered this book. I'm impressed by the challenge of having to tell a story in only a couple of pages, and I think Libby Heily does a good job. A couple of the stories are a little quirky (such as The Gummy Files), but others are really good.

[M. Pax · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this range of stories. Well done and original.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent collection of short stories. Bizarre, clever, and well-written. Look forward to reading more of Libby's work!

[Medeia Sharif · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an interesting collection of a dozen flash fiction pieces/short stories running a gamut of genres and emotions. The stories are both bizarre and unique.