HappyLDNPress Author Stories

The First from a disturbing set of short stories in this second book in the Aberration series by author, Andrew Segal. Combining the macabre with the mysterious, the outrageous with the unbelievable, these dark tales will force readers to reassess their views of human nature whilst demonstrating wholly unpredictable patterns of individual behaviour. The glint of steel defined the blade held in the man’s right hand. The shank was at least eight inches long. Its owner, in his twenties, over six feet tall, in tight blue jeans, with muscles bursting from his shabby white tee shirt, frowned like one intent on a task in hand. His three colleagues, of similar height and build, seemed equally absorbed. They were fanned out across the pavement like a herd of approaching buffalo, in the otherwise deserted street, on what was a cold grey October afternoon. These tasters are what’s in store, to succeed the first collection, 'I’m a Gigolo,' which continues with the Gigolo meeting his opposite number in, 'I am a Courtesan.' Both masters of their chosen profession competing in a battle for supremacy, whose outcome, in a lighter moment, will surprise the reader.    Ebook Will be made available mid March on Amazon Single short story https://www.happystorystore.com/product-page/crossfire-by-andrew-sagal Book one I’m a Gigolo https://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Gigolo-Andrew-Segal-ebook/dp/B089DND755 About the Author, Andrew Segal brilliantly brings his own unique vision of what motivates people to seek self-justification for committing the most outlandish of crimes. A must read for those seeking the unusual in the horror, crime or noir genre.

Short Story: A touch of purple narrated and read by Ida Williams Late one night a little girl awakes to find her mother mending a special garment. Coloured an exclusive and expensive shade. One meant only for the most important person in the land. Historical roots:  Purple has historically been an exclusive colour, often expensive and associated with royalty. During the reign of Elizabeth 1st it was decreed that no one other than the royal family could wear the shade. This story explores those elements from the point of view of a little girl. About the author: Ida Williams is a freelance writer. She works mostly in the misty realm of historical fiction, sometimes wandering around Victorian London or listening to jazz in a 1950s New York Cafe. Website: https://www.meadowafternoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meadowafternoon/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBZ5B4Irx6wSPnqw9RGnIA Happy London Press : Sharing the experience of talented authors https://happylondonpress.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/happylondonpress/ https://twitter.com/HappyLDNpress https://www.happylondonpress.com/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/happyldnpress/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6-N_Ac7zQk&feature=youtu.be

Hi2020 Mini Course 1: How to make a short story special? Written and narrated by France Ellul.  Writer's coach and English Teacher Podcast One. This podcast - the first of a series of three - is to help aspiring writers understand some of the skills involved in writing fiction, in this case, short stories. It includes the first three of ten “Tips on Creative Writing” as well as:  Authorial Voice; Omniscient Narrator; First, Second and third Person narration; and SOC, Stream of Consciousness.  France uses examples from two of his stories: ‘Seer’ and ‘Day’ to illustrate these guidelines.  This podcast is called: Hi2020 Mini Course 1. How to make a short story special? We will be running lots more and if you watch this space - we are planning a weekly Radio evening from 7-8pm on 106.6 fm, with Wycombe Sound. It is produced under the auspices of HappyLDNPress and is in support of Hi2020.co.uk which is sponsoring a short story competition.  France is a full time teacher and runs writer groups in High Wycombe Creative Arts Centre. at  CONTACT FRANCE ELLUL:  We will be looking to provide some virtual workshops online - do get in touch and ask France CONTACT FRANCE ELLUL:  We will be looking to provide some virtual workshops on line - do get in touch and ask France about them Mobile: 07894 313760 Email:     [email protected] Website:   www.france-ellul.com [email protected] https://twitter.com/FranceEllul

A Major operation : Short Story written and narrated by Andrew Segal. Hello, I thought I would share with you my pleasure in writing about romantic short stories. Here's something about the background to major operation. I find the woman taking the lead, being the stronger of the two in a relationship. Perhaps that is a reflection of the women I’ve lived with, worked with and loved, myself. But occasionally my male lead takes over and proves he can shoulder responsibility too, be a shoulder to cry on, a prop just when his lover needs him most. As they say in France, “Vive la Difference,” and so it should be. We live in an enlightened age where the sexes are regarded and indeed treated equally. But that doesn’t mean we behave in the same way. Some people still show symptoms of the old established modes of character and behaviour. The “he” and “she” that make life so endlessly varied and interesting. Extract from I am a Gigolo by Andrew Segal - collection of short stories to be launched spring 2020 https://happylondonpress.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/happylondonpress/ https://twitter.com/HappyLDNpress https://www.happylondonpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6-N_Ac7zQk&feature=youtu.be https://www.reddit.com/user/HappyLondonPress/draft/74033c78-e693-11e9-ab2b-baf524289879

Roberta Robot : Children's story written and narrated by Andrew Segal We live in an age of increasing, some would say encroaching, Artificial Intelligence. How would it be, if say, a robot with intelligence was actually given the chance to express itself? What would it want to say? Whom would it wish to say it to? When would the opportunity arise? Roberto the Robot expresses the thoughts that a robot with artificial intelligence, bordering on real intelligence, might think in given circumstances. He works hard and expects no reward. His maker, Bob, only sees him as a machine. Roberto reminds us that, ‘even cars and trains have secret brains, but cannot speak or tell.’ A fantasy. A what if, situation. But when he’s bullied, a little girl comes to his aid, encourages him, reassures him and ultimately helps him to, ‘find his voice.’ They become friends and even when she moves away to a different school, the confidence she’s given him remains. This is one of my favourite stories in rhyme as it shows the power of friendship and love in what is quite frankly, the most unexpected of situations. Extract from Village People collection of short stories by Andrew Segal - to be launch later next year https://happylondonpress.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/happylondonpress/ https://twitter.com/HappyLDNpress https://www.happylondonpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6-N_Ac7zQk&feature=youtu.be https://www.reddit.com/user/HappyLondonPress/draft/74033c78-e693-11e9-ab2b-baf524289879