Category: News!
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Snowdon Part 2, was not meant to be
Another month, another mountain! Well, almost. Sounds like they have been slacking off this last month. I mean only completing a measly 10km on Mount Snowdon where people were being carried away in the wind… of course I jest. These guys are absolutely smashing their way towards their goal of…
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Interview with – Tammy Blakley
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…
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Interview with – Laura Bogner
Laura Bogner’s What Color is Your Machine Gun? taps into a very contemporary sense of fear, paranoia and danger. There’s also a desire for positive change — something I suspect many of us hanker for at present. Laura, is it fair to say the themes of this story are close…
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Interview with – JP Relph
A Man’s Gotta Eat by JP Relph may have zombies as the main characters but it seamlessly touches on the bigotry and hate-mongering that’s become all too familiar on the news and across social media. JP, what inspired you to write your story for the ‘Revolt’ series? I wanted to…
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Interview With – Madeleine Armstrong
Madeleine Armstrong’s story, Who’s the Daddy?, went down a storm with readers last month. It’s one of those tales that starts off with an everyday feel but the reader has to keep adjusting as the sense of horror builds up fast. So, Madeleine, what atmosphere were you looking to create?…
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Interview with – Linda M. Bayley
Linda M Bayley’s short story, Dry Season, was a big hit with readers last month for our ‘Revolt’ series. She popped by the ‘pigpen’ for a quick chat about her submission, what she’s been reading, and a certain novella-in-flash she’s been working on. So, Linda, your story has a belter…
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Interview with – Tabitha Bast
It’s a pleasure to have Tabitha Bast feature again here at Urban Pigs for our ‘Revolt’ series. Her short story, XYZ, creates an imagined future but the parallels with what’s happening in the world today are crystal clear. Tabitha, what specifically was the inspiration behind it? XYZ was written just…
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Interview with – Nick Guthrie
Nick Guthrie’s short story, The Youth of Today, kicked off our ‘Revolt’ series. Here Nick tells us about the story, which is about a new kind of vigilante force on the streets of the UK, and what he’s up to as a writer. So, Nick, what got your attention with…
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Still Hungry?
Urban Pigs Press is now open for submissions for our next charity anthology! Once again, we have decided to donate all profits from this collection to FIND -Families in Need. This Suffolk based charity is one we here at Urban Pigs Press feel very passionate about. It is our aim to help…
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No Regerts – Tammy Blakley
Stinkin’ Ink Tattoo Emporium on the corner of Main and Third beckoned me inside with neon lights and thumping music. At least it would be warm. I blew into my hands and watched the frost swirl away from my face. Stomping the snow off my boots, I opened the door,…
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