Short stories
My short story Planet Towing – inspired by the name of a real business – won a competition. Three of my stories have been published in an anthology for children – Charms Volume 2 by Prints Charming Books:
A Foolhardy Quest
The queen is besieged by a mighty army. Only Hardy, the jester, is foolish enough to leave the castle to seek aid. Through acts of kindness, Hardy gathers a grateful band of farmers, cooks, musicians and children. How can they help the queen?
Moving the Goalposts
Frank the football is afraid the professional players will kick the stuffing out of him. Susan the seagull is afraid to leave the stadium for the beach. Ben the boy is afraid to tell his dad that he doesn't like watching footy. One act of courage could change everything.
Cat and Mouse
Kate wants a pet. Mum says no. Then something starts making noises in the night and eating Kate's homework. Mum loses sleep. Dad calls in a pest exterminator. For whom is the trap really set?
A Foolhardy Quest
The queen is besieged by a mighty army. Only Hardy, the jester, is foolish enough to leave the castle to seek aid. Through acts of kindness, Hardy gathers a grateful band of farmers, cooks, musicians and children. How can they help the queen?
Moving the Goalposts
Frank the football is afraid the professional players will kick the stuffing out of him. Susan the seagull is afraid to leave the stadium for the beach. Ben the boy is afraid to tell his dad that he doesn't like watching footy. One act of courage could change everything.
Cat and Mouse
Kate wants a pet. Mum says no. Then something starts making noises in the night and eating Kate's homework. Mum loses sleep. Dad calls in a pest exterminator. For whom is the trap really set?
Rebecca Colless
Short stories are tiny windows into other worlds and other minds and other dreams. They are journeys you can make to the far side of the universe and still be back in time for dinner.
– Neil Gaiman –
