Writing
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All 5 books in Christmas series “The East Pudding Chronicles” are available to buy from Amazon
Warning: shameless book plug ahead. (Hey, it’s Christmas!) Now that December’s here and sleigh bells are jingling, I wanted to tell my loyal readers (including my lovely new followers) about my Christmas-centric book series, The East Pudding Chronicles — in case you’re looking for some quirky Christmas reading for your kids! These books, which are beautifully illustrated… Read more
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My short story “Paul” has now been published by Storgy Magazine
My short story Paul is now available to read! It was published today by online magazine Storgy. The story is based on a famous pop culture conspiracy theory. The image above (used by Storgy for the publication) is a rather obvious clue as to what that might be, but if you’ve not heard of it, read the… Read more
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My short story “Paul” will be published by Storgy Magazine on 23rd November
Hello readers! Just thought I’d drop by and let you know that Storgy Magazine will be publishing my short story Paul on November 23rd ! Paul was originally shortlisted in the Aeon Award 2015 and very close to making the top six (so said the editor). It will be the fourth Million Eyes Short Story to be published, after Who… Read more
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Commercial fiction vs literary fiction + story updates
Good evening Earth. This week I’m talking about a popular conspiracy theory that President-elect Trump was assassinated by a coalition of Western governments before he could destroy Mexico’s economy, give guns to toddlers, and nuke the Middle East. Wait—what? There’s no such conspiracy theory, you say? President-elect Trump hasn’t been assassinated? Ah, okay. Sorry, must’ve… Read more
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Sneak peek of my story “Rachel Can See” now available to read!
Happy Halloween! You can now read a sneak peek of my new short story and honourable mention winner, Rachel Can See, the latest of the Million Eyes Short Stories, published in Metamorphose Volume 2. A Facebook user has already given the story a positive review: “Good story about a woman who is convinced she is not crazy.”… Read more
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“Show, don’t tell” advice for writers + story updates
Good evening readers! Tonight I bring a round-up of Million Eyes updates and some advice on a literary rule that’s habitually banged on about by editors, agents and publishers: “show, don’t tell”. Million Eyes and Hodderscape No, no, it’s nothing exciting like a book deal from a publisher (I wish). However, it’s a mini endorsement… Read more
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How to write flashbacks in fiction + story updates
Hello hello! Welcome, on this stifingly hot and sticky September day, to my monthly round-up of news, including the latest on Million Eyes and the Million Eyes Short Stories. And this month I also come bearing tips for writing flashback sequences in fiction—not as easy as it sounds! I’m being interviewed on Spaced Out Radio! Last month I was contacted… Read more
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Writers who try to write masterpieces + story updates
Evening all! So I’m totally going to steal Alan Carr’s catchphrase: What a week it’s been! I climbed the O2 in London on Tuesday night and got to see the sun setting behind Canary Wharf. Yesterday I did mountain biking, high rope obstacles in the trees, climbing, canoeing, assault courses and a bit of free-falling… Read more
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How to write characters’ thoughts + story updates
Good evening! Time for some more story updates, plus some (hopefully) useful advice on how to write internal dialogue in fiction. Without further ado… The Million Eyes Trilogy Work is continuing on the first novel in The Million Eyes Trilogy. I’m basically two thirds of the way through reading the book to my writers’ group,… Read more
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The benefits of joining a writers’ group + story updates
Howdy! Where is this year going? Wasn’t it Christmas five minutes ago? This month I’ve got a small handful of story updates, plus some advice about writers’ groups and why they’re a great thing for writers to be a part of. Close, but no cigar In my last news and advice article I told you… Read more
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How to avoid head-hopping in 3rd person POV + story updates
Hello! This month I’ve got some story updates that are a little bit more exciting than last month’s, plus advice for fiction writers on tackling point of view when writing in the third-person narrative… Without further ado… Who is Rudolph Fentz? wins 3rd prize in the winter issue of Scribble This is my second most… Read more
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“Who is Rudolph Fentz?” wins 3rd prize in Scribble Magazine
I’m delighted to report that my short story Who is Rudolph Fentz? has won 3rd prize of the winter issue of Scribble magazine. This story was the first of the Million Eyes Short Stories to be published. Who is Rudolph Fentz? was one of 19 stories published in the winter issue. The way Scribble works is that the readers vote… Read more
C.R. Berry 