Published stories
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SERVED is Featured in New Crimeucopia Anthology
My latest story SERVED has just been published in the new Crimeucopia anthology “Hey! Don’t Read That! Read This!” by Murderous Ink Press.
Tom, the new waiter at The Fat Pig, is surprised at the strange disappearance of his colleague, Eleanor. But as the clues and coincidences start stacking up, Tom starts to suspect that the restaurant owners, the Arthur family, know more than what they’re saying.
This anthology can be found here:
Also, check out the Murderous Ink press website for more amazing Crime Fiction.
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My New Dark Lit novelette ROAD JOY IS OUT NOW
My new dark lit novelette ROAD JOY is out now.
Frustrated teenager Bruce has had a hard life. He’s desperate for an escape from looking after his little sister Ciara and their abusive, disabled father. He borrows his father’s Range Rover without permission and goes for a drive, only to kill someone in an accidental hit-and-run. It seems he won’t get caught, but the trouble is he enjoyed it and wants more. Now Bruce is going to discover that the thrill of murderous joyriding could destroy much more than he thinks.
Get your copy here (also on Kindle Unlimited):
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My new dark lit novelette ROAD JOY is out and other news
Hi there,
I hope everyone is well. ROAD JOY has been out for two days now and thanks to all who have purchased or started reading it on Kindle Unlimited. I hope you enjoy it more than I enjoyed writing it – it was tough. But the relief and the thrill of finishing a piece always makes up for the torture of the writing and editing. The publishing and the marketing has taken up all of my little spare time but work has now started on a new short story. Another short story is scheduled to be published by Murderous Ink Press this January 2025 so looking forward to that. More details to follow.
ROAD JOY blurb: Frustrated teenager Bruce has had a hard life. He’s desperate for an escape from looking after his little sister Ciara and their abusive, disabled father. He borrows his father’s Range Rover without permission and goes for a drive, only to kill someone in an accidental hit-and-run. It seems he won’t get caught, but the trouble is he enjoyed it and wants more. Now Bruce is going to discover that the thrill of murderous joyriding could destroy much more than he thinks.
ROAD JOY is available in both E-book and paperback formats from Amazon. It’s also available on Kindle Unlimited.
UK:
amazon.co.uk/Road-Joy-Ian-Blackwell-ebook/dp/B0DBQQKKK7
USA:
Best wishes all.
Ian.
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Dark Fire Fiction took one of mine
A Happy Halloween to all the monsters out there. I was given a Halloween treat by Dark Fire Fiction when they said they’d publish my occult horror story NIGHT SHIFT. It’s about a guy called Chris who notices his local DIY store has started opening overnight. That’s strange enough, but the staff are even stranger.
Dark Fire Fiction gives great, free horror and dark fantasy stories. Check it out at http://darkfire.epizy.com/?i=1
My story can be found here: http://darkfire.epizy.com/fiction_Blackwell1021.html
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Twin Pies Literary publish my surreal short story The Blue Building
I’m delighted to have a story published by Twin Pies in their second issue. When I discovered this magazine and read they like weird and unusual stuff I thought it was worth taking a shot with this story. I came up with a random title and started writing, having no idea what was going to happen or what the journey could mean. I come up with titles after I start writing most of the time so this was a little experiment for me which I’m pleased came together.
You can view the magazine for free here and catch the talented work of other writers and poets: https://www.twinpiesliterary.com/volume-two
The Blue Building is here: https://www.twinpiesliterary.com/volume-two/thebluebuilding
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Carpathia Publishing are featuring my mythic story “A Hard Lesson” in their anthology
My mythic fiction story “A Hard Lesson” tells how Seán, a man who would love to woo a girl called Mary, is granted three wishes by a leprechaun. He soon finds that wishes can make things complicated. By coincidence the anthology will be released on St. Patrick’s Day.
The anthology is called “Legends Reborn: Classic Stories As You’ve Never Heard Them Before”. The featured authors have put their own twists on myths and legends. It’s available to pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085J316BT?fbclid=IwAR2hRw6z5WdRtdBGzZcYViegnmpVX7HMFKisqFjvVrP9MGNeMKprMdUMY9I
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Brave Voices Magazine select my story ONE LAST TIME
Brave Voices Magazine have included my story ONE LAST TIME in issue #5. It’s about an alcoholic called Liam who has the strangest experience. Thanks to Audrey Bowers EIC and all at the magazine. The magazine is free and available at
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Dark Dossier Magazine takes my horror story Toys Are Dangerous
Delighted to have my story TOYS ARE DANGEROUS published in Dark Dossier Magazine. Thanks to Jamie Evans and all for making it happen. Purchase or subscribe here: https://www.darkdossier.com/Magazine.html
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Sirens Call Publications accept my horror story
I’m delighted to write that I’ve had a horror story accepted by Sirens Call Publications. It’s called REAR-VIEW MIRROR and it’s been included in this month’s eZine. It’s free to download so check it out on p. 124. Thanks to all at Sirens Call for making this happen. I look forward to reading all the other stories. http://www.sirenscallpublications.com/pdfs/SirensCallEZine_August2019.pdf