Hello,

If you're in any doubt whether you've clicked on the right site, especially if you've visited before and don't recognise the place, this is the site of K. S. Dearsley–that's me!

The site has been given a fresh look, but the changes aren't only cosmetic. It's been streamlined, and the content's had a makeover too with more fiction and poetry, and a reorganised bibliography to keep everything up-to-date. Information should now be easier to find whether you're interested in reading my work or creating your own.

Like many writers, I started making up my own stories as a child, and I continued to write while earning a living in a variety of jobs. I've been a writer in residence at artists' studios and a freelancer for businesses and the press. I've never felt confined to a particular form or genre, so you'll find sections on plays, poetry, flash fiction, short stories and novels.

I hope whether you're a writer needing advice or inspiration, or are simply looking for an interesting read, you'll find everything here.

My latest news is listed below and you can keep up with what's happening by checking out my blog. Take your time, browse around and enjoy!

Regards,

Karla


WATCH THIS SPACE!

* The Smashwords Summer-Winter Sale is on for the whole month of July. Don't miss your chance to get Discord's Child and Artists and Liars FREE. Visit http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/ksdearsley

The latest Henshaw Press competition anthology including my short story, 'A Real Party Animal', is due out this summer at http://www.henshawpress.co.uk 

* My prizewinning story, 'Waking the Legend', is available in the Bacopa Literary Review 2024. Visit https://writersalliance.org/bacopa-literary-review for details.

My story, 'Eric's Quest',  will be published in the NAWG anthology as one of the prizewinners of the short story contest. Visit https://www.nawg.co.uk

The Northwind Treasury including 'Night Wanderings', my shortlisted entry in its writing award, is now available. Go to https://raw-earth-ink.com to find out more.

* 'An Endangered Species'  is now on the Upbeat Takes podcast at http://www.upbeattales.com

* Out now–my prizewinning and longlisted entries in the Wildfire-Words Flash Fiction 150 2024 contest. Find them at http:www.wildfire-words.com/ff150



 

"... an accomplished and compelling piece of writing and the ideas behind it are impressive." 

The Short Story Unit, BBC Radio Drama on 'Maternal Instinct'.


"This is a kind of modern-day Aesop's fable and as such is great fun.  This was original, animated and genuinely funny."

Lorna Ferguson, Annual Writers' Conference judge on 'A Real Party Animal'.

 

"An ambitious and well crafted play... This kept me engaged throughout."

Simon Smith, The Sussex Playwrights' Club judge on 'Whistling the Death March'.

 

"I have to tell you that 'Panteknikon 14'... absorbed and haunted me... it's a skilful and powerful piece of writing."

Lynne Patrick, Real Writers.

 

"This is a fabulous story.  Well-written, completely engaged and with a strong voice."

Kada McDonald, Editor Clonepod on 'The Demon-dancer of Ramjoah'.

 

"The language of the piece is truly lovely..."

Gary Lee, Pseudopod on 'Soon Beloved'.

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