Spooks: Norwich Writer's Circle Annual Anthology 2019

by Norwich Writers' Circle, Kathy Joy (Editor), Piers Warren (Foreword)

Norwich Writers’ Circle brings you fourteen original prize-winning short stories, each writer inspired by the theme of ‘Spooks’. This anthology is the fourth in a series arising from the annual Olga Sinclair Open Short Story Competition, attracting entries from all over the world. Previous anthologies celebrate Mustard, Shoes, Strangers and Markets, all subjects traditionally associated with Norwich. Amongst others, discover memories of a desolate beach, a ghostly Suffragette, a devilish pumpkin, a mysterious child appearing in the office of the Prime Minister, the Grim Reaper, a Norwich silk weaver, an undercover policeman with a dilemma, a smuggler’s daughter, a boy struggling with his past and a grieving widow alone in a Broadland cottage.Read the adjudication notes from Piers Warren, environmentalist and author of Black The Devil’s Dog, and from Holly Ainley, Book buyer at the renowned Jarrold Book Department in the city of Norwich.Norwich Writers’ Circle was established in 1943 and continues to meet twice a month, offering inspiration and support to both hobby and professional writers with its annual programme of visiting speakers, workshops, regular competitions and social events.More information can be found at norwichwriters.wordpress.com

130 pages, Paperback

Published October 29, 2019

About the author

Norwich Writers’ Circle was established in 1943 and continues to meet twice a month in the heart of the city, offering inspiration and support to both hobby and professional writers with its annual programme of visiting speakers, workshops, regular competitions and social events.

Reviews

[Joel · Rating 2 out of 5]

A collection of writings inspired by the word 'Spooks' one or two good ones but too many of them ending in the same style as The 6th Sense. Turns out in the end I was dead.

[Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Once I felt her whole body in my arms, insistent and bony, like a precarious pile of books I couldn't quite hold onto." p.23

[C P. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found this in an honesty library. The first story is very good but I couldn't really get into the others. I persevered and read it but I don't think I will again.