WANTED by Col Bury now up at top American Webzine, A TWIST OF NOIR...

Just a heads up in case you've didn't catch one of my crime shorts. I'm reliably informed it does have 'A Twist Of Noir,' hence it's now showcasing there!
Feel free to click on the title above if you fancy a nosey.

The Arrowsake Alumni - great new network for lovers of the thriller genre, including Matt Hilton's, Joe Hunter series.

Just to give you the heads up that thriller writer, Matt Hilton, has started a great new network called The Arrowsake Alumni - where you can not only chat about Joe Hunter, but also all other aspects of the thriller genre.

There are some intriguing and witty debates on there already so if you wanna have a mooch or join then click on the title for the link.

It's being billed as for "Graduates of Joe Hunter's school of hard knocks," and in Matt's words...

"Here fans can meet and discuss everything they want concerning Joe Hunter - and Matt Hilton's other writing. In fact if it's relevant i.e. about writing, reading and enjoying crime, mystery, suspense, horror and in particular thriller or action-oriented books, let us know what you think via the forum.
Everyone's welcome to join, so long as they remain respectful to all members. Otherwise Joe might have to pay you a personal visit!"

Flash Fiction Offensive debut by Col Bury with A PUBLIC SERVICE...

After having my last submission knocked back over at edgy American ezine, FLASH FICTION OFFENSIVE (associated with OUT OF THE GUTTER magazine), I had a rethink and specifically targeted the site with my short crime story - A PUBLIC SERVICE.

On reflection the initial story probably didn't fit the site and was rightly rejected, but this new one is described by FFO's editor, Rey A. Gonzalez, as 'A much stronger piece - this one's got balls!'

Let me know what you think of the said 'balls' by clicking on the title of this post for the link.

And the winner is.............little old me!!! (Col Bury's first fiction comp' win).

Over at Writers News Talkback - a global forum for writers - I've been entering the monthly One Word Challenge Competition on and off for the last year or so. The judge is the previous month's winner and he/she selects a word and the entrants then have up to write a 200 word story as they see fit. It's pretty tricky and the competition is fierce and of a high standard with some excellent and experienced writers participating.

The word for August was 'SET' and there were twenty-six entrants this month. I'm honoured to reveal my winning piece below...
(Feel free to let me know what you think).

GAME, SET AND MATCH.

It was a simple plan, for a simple man. If things worked out there’d be no blood on my hands.

Andrea originally joined the Tennis Club after Cheryl had told her what ‘great fun’ it was. Six months on and Cheryl’s hubby made her quit, but Andrea’s appetite for the club grew stronger somehow.

Initially I was pleased she felt slimmer, fitter, though the fees were somewhat steep, credit crunch and all. But I noticed, despite her new zest, our love life had died.

Being a cop, I decided to investigate. And sure enough: advantage Dempsey, a poser if ever I saw one. ‘Thirty-love?’ More like ‘Dirty-love!’

And so I was set to serve my ace with plenty of top spin. I considered delivering Dempsey my best backhand, but that wasn’t nearly enough. So I volleyed his head and ironically he made quite a racket. Especially when I smashed Andrea’s racket into his nether regions: ‘New balls, please!’

Andrea had just left his flat. I’m forensically aware, remember, plus my alibi was concrete. Motive-wise, Andrea’s the jealous type and Dempsey was rampant at the club. The next court she attended wasn’t half as favourable to her.

Game, set and match.

A Trio of Treats by Col Bury over at TKnC...

I've been working on several short stories - as well as the ongoing novel - with the idea of doing a thriller, a killer and a chiller over at (believe it or not) Thrillers, Killers N Chillers.
So if you fancy a 'trio of treats'...
The Thriller: NOWHERE TO HIDE.
The Killer: WANTED.
The Chiller: WORKING FROM HOME.

Just click on the title of this post for the link, select your favourite beverage, and enjoy!

All feedback welcome.

THRILLER FEEDING FRENZY over at TKnC...

A week ago my last post detailed six top stories over at Thrillers, Killers N Chillers. Well since then Matt n I have uploaded fifteen more belters for your pleasure incorporating all genres appropriate to our site: crime, horror, supernatural, mystery, suspense and, obviously, thrillers, killers n chillers!

So why not pull up a chair, put a cushion under your butt, pour yourself a drink and enjoy...

There are more crackers in the pipeline, too, including something a bit different from yours truly!

http://thrillskillsnchills.blogspot.com/

A THRILLING, KILLING, CHILLING SPREE!!!

Hi Folks,

This weekend we've had six of the best uploaded over on the ezine I co-edit, Thrillers, Killers N Chillers. So to be fair to the writers and in case you missed the simultaneous posts, here's a quick reminder.

Check out BLOOD SISTER, part 4 of Lee Hughes' epic tale, THE OSSEOUS BOX.

Experienced author, Michael A Kechula, chills us in classic style with RED DUST.

Regular, Lily Childs, is up to her old tricks with her unique short, SLIDESHOW.

Newcomer, Michael Robert Gordon goes Detective in his thought-provoking, IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN HERE.

Last, but not least: My old school friend, David Barber, has rekindled the writing bug with his second piece of micro fiction this week, LETTING GO.
(Clicking on the title of this post takes you to TKnC.)

Regards,
Col

Ps. You may want a nosey at some of mine over there, too!

COPING by Col Bury - micro fiction over at Blink Ink...

The idea over at newish ezine Blink Ink is to write thought-provoking micro fiction in 50 words. To read my debut, COPING, on there just click the title above for the link.

An interview with crime writer Col Bury

Yep, I was as surprised as you are now that fellow writer and blogger, Sara Tribble, asked to interview little old me over at her top blog, I AM WRITE.
So if you wanna...
A) Watch some paint dry or...
B) Watch that old black n white film on The Obscure Channel or...
C) Find out more about what makes me tick, crime writing, my aspirations, my inspirations and how Thrillers, Killers N Chillers came about...
...then take your pick!

Click on the title above for the link.

Regards,
Col

BROKEN - by Col Bury

My latest piece of flash fiction for your pleasure over at Thrillers, Killers N Chillers. Click on the title above and feel free to let me know what you think.
Col