Overview

Grab a hot beverage and hunker down in your favourite reading nook with this eclectic short story collection!

The historical diary of a Victorian lady raises the question: what happens if you never move on? A village baker unlocks a power that might save you from missing an important connection. In a magical realm, a bodyguard’s client proves troublesome at a winter ball. Through the eyes of a child, a shopping trip heralds the start of a personal journey. A terrified stranger stumbles into the pub on Christmas Eve with an alarming tale. Cruises aren’t this heartbroken teenager’s cup of tea … then a storm intervenes. In space, a foul-mouthed intergalactic courier and her chickens receive an unexpected visitor. And will the heralding of a new year offer all the answers at this retreat in the woods?

Once again, LGBTQIA writers from the community group QStory Northampton and beyond invite you to delve into their fictional worlds. Whether you’re part of the community or an ally, there’s a winter’s tale here for everyone to enjoy