Welcome to all things wild and wonderful in Aiki Flinthart’s Worlds in Words. If you enjoy fantasy and science fiction, this collection is for you. Immerse yourself in 20 diverse short stories and a sumptuous gathering of 30 dark micro-fiction tales. From gargoyles, dryads, and goddesses of old, to superheroes, aliens, monkeys, and unexpected everyday saviours, this collection has it all and more.Some thought-provoking, some fascinating, some just plain fun.And all showcasing Flinthart’s gifts as an author – characters you’ll love (or love to hate), immersive worlds, rich writing, and excellent story twists.Sit down with Worlds in Words, a cup of coffee, a pile of chocolate, and a few spare hours. You won’t regret it.“An absorbing and imaginative collection. Everything you could want – laughter, tears, gasps of surprise, nods of satisfaction. This book is on my favourites shelf.” Brenton Sandson
Aiki lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband, (Ernest), teenage son (Leonidis - not their real names, obviously), aging dog and directionally-challenged fish. In between being a wife, running a business full-time and helping Leonidis with homework, she squeezes in a few hobbies, including: Martial arts, painting, writing, reading, bellydancing and playing three or four musical instruments. Occasionally she even sleeps. Very occasionally.
What Aiki Flinthart can do in such a small number of words is phenomenal. So many stories to love in this collection. The writing is so evocative and the characters stay with you long after you finish the book. I think my favourite story in the collection is "Four Hours of Instability." Could totally see it as a full-length novel! If you love short form sci fi and fantasy then you'll love this collection.