No Regerts by Tammy Blakley tells a tough story of abuse, failed support systems and homelessness. That said, it also manages to retains a sense of hope too.

Tammy, can you tell us a little about the inspiration for the story as it doesn’t pull its punches?

A lot of my work leans toward humor, but Urban Pigs give me a chance to dive into my darker side. I had been playing with No Regerts for a few weeks and when I saw the Revolt call, I knew I had to send it.

Can you name one novel or short story you’ve read in the last couple of years that stayed with you?

Just one?? Haha. I know there are a lot of big names out there putting out quality work, but I feel fortunate to have a few writing buddies that have inspired me along the way. I learn something with everything I read, but a few years ago I read a book by an author that I really enjoyed. Since then, I’ve read her other works and we’ve become critique partners and friends for life. Anything you choose to read by Jody Wenner is a treat (wait for her to publish her latest) and it’s hard to pick just one, but I really enjoyed Painting the Lake. The layers of emotion and the way she wove the story together really were masterful!

What topic would you choose for the next sub window at Urban Pigs and why?

I love a strange take on an everyday task or setting, so how about something like, Clean Up in Aisle 5

What writing projects do you have on for 2026?

I’m currently working on a cozy mystery that I’m about halfway through that features a female funeral director as the main character. I’m excited about this one because I can already see it as a series. I’ve also started building out my story Gator’s Bite that was previously published in Urban Pigs to novella length. Those are my big projects but I am always on the lookout for a shiny new short story to work on.

Much appreciated, Tammy and all the best with the novella.

Clean Up in Aisle 5 randomly reminds me of a Saturday job I had in a budget supermarket where I forgot about a trolley full of ice cream that I was supposed to put in a freezer. The manager, Mr Hatcher, was not impressed.

Check out Tammy’s stories here:

No Regerts

Gator’s Bite

And, while we’re at it, here’s a story submitted to Urban Pigs by Jody Wenner: The Long Hike