Everybody is so busy in these modern times that it can feel like we can never squeeze enough reading time in. That all changes with Garfield Collins' wide-ranging and witty compilation of bite-sized stories.
Quick to read, packed with wit and wry observations, but often set against a background which leaves plenty to think about, these stories cover it all from love and loss, history and sci-fi, wars and terrorism to family and contemporary social issues.
Some of them are based in London where the author grew up and a number are inspired by Sussex where he now lives. They range across time from the medieval to the apocalypse, across the Earth and into the far galaxies, but all feature characters that a reader can relate to.
"I was enthused by the possibilities of creating a significant story through the window of flash fiction," explains Garfield, whose past careers span as many different genres as his stories including being a scientist, an information technology entrepreneur, has volunteered in schools and charities, all of which inform his stories. "A span of time and space and many emotions can be portrayed despite the constrained word count. It's a challenge and a great one at that."
Ideal for the busy reader, especially one who enjoys a variety of genres, Holiday Shorts is your next page turner!