Out Now: OVER THE DEEP BLUE SEA
I'm loving the flash fiction stories that we're getting for Harvey's Flash!Mob xx hope you enjoy too xx
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Flash!Mob March25: WRITING ON THE WALL
The FLASH!MOB prompt for March 2025 is WRITING ON THE WALL 300 wobbly words... any genre... any style... go wild with the whatifs!
How to write standout short stories
...how to write short stories that will stand out from the slush pile and appeal to the Harvey panel
Post-Newtonian magic and galaxy-trotting avians... new Harvey releases this month
Harvey regulars Mark Hayes and Kate Baucherel both have new books out this month... lots to read, lots to enjoy!
Out Now: A LINE IN THE SAND
Many thanks to everyone who sent in stories for January's Flash!Mob: A LINE IN THE SAND.
Flash!Mob Feb25: OVER THE DEEP BLUE SEA
The FLASH!MOB prompt for February 2025 is OVER THE DEEP BLUE SEA
How to get started writing your book...
You know you have a story to tell... you know you want to write a book... but where and how to start?
RHW Let's Sell Books: Jan25
Step one: KDP housekeeping, a check list...
"I have no idea what a raconteur does – but I’m happy to give it a go!"
Author Q&A: we catch up with multi-talented writer, musician and comedian, Keith Errington...
Plan and write your novel in 2025
I still have a few of the 2025 Writer Planners if anyone would like one (£15+postage)...
Happy Harvey Day!
Love reading delightfully quirky dark and urban fantasy? Rum & Rosemary is out now...
Flash!Mob Jan25: A LINE IN THE SAND
300 wobbly words... fast, funny, smart fiction from Harvey Duckman & The Robinson House Writers
ShortStories
Out now: PROOF OF THE PUDDING
Many thanks to everyone who sent in stories for December's Flash!Mob: PROOF OF THE PUDDING.
Dec24: Going this way, that way, backwards and forwards...
Hi everyone, Hope you have all had a safe, inspiring, warm and peaceful holiday season so far. Bizarrely, I wrote the title of this post just before I read the latest blog post by Mark Hayes… (https://markhayesblog.com/) but yes, I am a pirate at heart, and always will
RHW
Routes to Publishing... trad or indie, and everything in between
If you’ve finished your book, or you’re getting close, there are a few different routes you can take to get to the point where you have your book in your hand...
ShortStories
SHORT STORY: White Christmas by Kate Baucherel
Originally published in Harvey Duckman Presents... Volume 12, December 2019
ShortStories
Out now: WAR OF THE WORDS
Many thanks to everyone who sent in stories for November's Flash!Mob: WAR OF THE WORDS.
Flash!Mob Dec24: PROOF OF THE PUDDING
300 words... any genre... any style... go wild with the whatifs!
AuthorQ&A
"Fiction works better if I’m not just grinding it out to order, but have time to court the inspiration."
Author Q&A: we catch up with the amazingly talented and wonderful Nimue Brown...
Announcing the Annual Harvey Drabble Challenge
To wrap up the year, we're experimenting with the rather exciting challenge to write and narrate a 100 word drabble.
AuthorQ&A
"There is much blood on the pages and pain held open to the light."
Author Q&A: we catch up with Harvey regular Mark Hayes to talk books, writing and baring of the soul...
ShortStories
SHORT STORY: The Tower by Mark Hayes
Originally published in Harvey Duckman Presents... Volume 6, September 2020
Flash!Mob Nov24: WAR OF THE WORDS
300 words... any genre... any style... go wild with the whatifs!
ShortStories
Out now: Goblins, Ghouls and Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Many thanks to everyone who sent in stories for October's Flash!Mob: GOBLINS, GHOULS and PUMPKIN SPICED LATTE.