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Off the KUF, Volume 2: Short fiction from the Kindle Users Forum
Off the KUF Volume 2 is an anthology of short fiction, guaranteed to appeal to readers of all genres! Whether you're a fan of mysteries, thrillers, historicals, romance, humour, literary fiction, horror or science fiction, Off the KUF will keep you entertained.
This book features 30 standalone stories, ranging from bite-sized drabbles to multi-part tales. These showcase the wide-ranging styles of our talented indie authors, many of whom you'll be inspired to read more from.
Volume 2 is edited by David Wailing and the contributing authors are (in alphabetical order): H.K. Abell, Andrew Barrett, Kim Brooks, Alan G. Brown, Michael Diack, Anna Faversham, John Gregory Hancock, Jennifer Hanning, Rick Haynes, Jonathan Hill, Martin Roy Hill, Ken Magee, Julia McLaren, Kath Middleton, K.Z. Morano, Lee Penney, C. Charlotte Pollnitz, Tara Pollnitz, Katherine Roberts, Alex Roddie, Tony Gareth Smith, Katie W. Stewart, Ryan Thomas, Rosen Trevithick, David Wailing, Louise Warman, Lou Wellman, Andrew Craig Williams and Anne Wrightwell.
The front cover is by Katie Stewart at Magic Owl Designs.
This book features 30 standalone stories, ranging from bite-sized drabbles to multi-part tales. These showcase the wide-ranging styles of our talented indie authors, many of whom you'll be inspired to read more from.
Volume 2 is edited by David Wailing and the contributing authors are (in alphabetical order): H.K. Abell, Andrew Barrett, Kim Brooks, Alan G. Brown, Michael Diack, Anna Faversham, John Gregory Hancock, Jennifer Hanning, Rick Haynes, Jonathan Hill, Martin Roy Hill, Ken Magee, Julia McLaren, Kath Middleton, K.Z. Morano, Lee Penney, C. Charlotte Pollnitz, Tara Pollnitz, Katherine Roberts, Alex Roddie, Tony Gareth Smith, Katie W. Stewart, Ryan Thomas, Rosen Trevithick, David Wailing, Louise Warman, Lou Wellman, Andrew Craig Williams and Anne Wrightwell.
The front cover is by Katie Stewart at Magic Owl Designs.
320 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2013
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About the author
David Wailing
23 books59 followersI was born in Nineteen Davidey-Dave (all the best people were born that year) and live in London. I write contemporary fiction, a blend of mystery, thriller and humour.
My most recent novel is Under, a horror/mystery set on the London Underground. Both it and Signal Failure - a prelude short story available for free - are the result of a long-held fascination with the London Underground and its history.
As a native Londoner I have travelled on the Tube thousands of times, but it always feels like inhabiting a slightly different world to the city on the surface. The facts and figures of the Underground are just as fascinating as its mysteries and shadowy corners, and I hope my book does justice to both aspects.
I have five other novels available as Kindle ebooks: Auto, Auto 2, Bang, Duallists and Fake Kate.
My most recent novel is Under, a horror/mystery set on the London Underground. Both it and Signal Failure - a prelude short story available for free - are the result of a long-held fascination with the London Underground and its history.
As a native Londoner I have travelled on the Tube thousands of times, but it always feels like inhabiting a slightly different world to the city on the surface. The facts and figures of the Underground are just as fascinating as its mysteries and shadowy corners, and I hope my book does justice to both aspects.
I have five other novels available as Kindle ebooks: Auto, Auto 2, Bang, Duallists and Fake Kate.
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June 8, 2014
Disclaimer: I wrote one of the stories featured in this book, so be aware there might be some bias (I’m obviously not reviewing my own work), but I will try to be honest.
This is the second in a trilogy of books written by the talented collection of authors who congregate on the Kindle User Forum.
First off, this is a big book. While it’s an anthology of short stories, there are so many it easily revivals good-sized novel (and at a bargain price too). Because each piece is separate, you can easily consume it in chunks though.
There were a couple of works where I found the story less engaging, or dragged a bit, but that was rare. On the flip side, most rattled along and will keep you turning pages no matter how late hour.
The format also lends itself to discovery, and there were certainly a number of stories in genres I would never have read, but which I enjoyed nonetheless. This books contains everything from the past to the future, the funny to the dark, plus more besides.
A great way to dip your toe into the writing of authors you may not have discovered, and genres you may normally avoid.
This is the second in a trilogy of books written by the talented collection of authors who congregate on the Kindle User Forum.
First off, this is a big book. While it’s an anthology of short stories, there are so many it easily revivals good-sized novel (and at a bargain price too). Because each piece is separate, you can easily consume it in chunks though.
There were a couple of works where I found the story less engaging, or dragged a bit, but that was rare. On the flip side, most rattled along and will keep you turning pages no matter how late hour.
The format also lends itself to discovery, and there were certainly a number of stories in genres I would never have read, but which I enjoyed nonetheless. This books contains everything from the past to the future, the funny to the dark, plus more besides.
A great way to dip your toe into the writing of authors you may not have discovered, and genres you may normally avoid.
August 13, 2016
This is the second collection of stories from the KUForum authors. A handful of them are available elsewhere, but most of them were new to me (and I devour books by KUF authors).
You get a lot for your measly £2. Over 300 pages. 30 stories by 29 authors, of varying lengths. Some are drabbles (100 word long stories) and some are much longer reads that you'd probably spend 99p on just the one.
As with any collection of stories there are some you like more than others. With this, I liked practically all of them and didn't dislike any.
This collection is value for money and I will be looking out for longer works from quite a few of these authors.
You get a lot for your measly £2. Over 300 pages. 30 stories by 29 authors, of varying lengths. Some are drabbles (100 word long stories) and some are much longer reads that you'd probably spend 99p on just the one.
As with any collection of stories there are some you like more than others. With this, I liked practically all of them and didn't dislike any.
This collection is value for money and I will be looking out for longer works from quite a few of these authors.
May 27, 2014
There's such a wide variety of genres and styles that it really adds to the enjoyment of this book. Of course, there are some I liked more than others. I'd recommend it, not only for the enjoyable stories - some leaving you with much to think about - but also as a good way to find new authors you like.
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