LittleRedHat

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I have 38 stories published in 4 collections on the site.
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Hi all! Please, call me Red!

I’m a geeky scribbler with a love of satire, comedy, parody, history and Steampunk/Victoriana. My pronouns are she/her.

Authors I love, and who have been my greatest influences, include Terry Pratchett, H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Douglas Adams, Sue Townsend, Oscar Wilde, Dante Alighieri, Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm.

I hugely appreciate constructive feedback on all of my work, as well as general polite interaction from readers. It always makes my day. So please, don’t be shy!

Plus, if you do enjoy my work, please consider sharing it!

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My Projects

  • Grimm Truths

Why would anyone want a queen’s first-born baby? What if the Pied Piper went platinum? At their roots, fairy tales are bleak and brutal. Those who wish that their life was more like a fairy tale would be shocked to find, should their wish be granted, that the reality they rejected was nowhere near as bad. Even if things turned out for the best, they’d still have a heck of a hard time getting to their “Happily Ever After”. That’s the case with the characters we hear from in this collection. Through a mixture of poetry and prose - with altered perspectives, settings and contexts - readers will experience new twists and takes on classic tales that are both humorous and moving.

  • The Huxley Letters

A Steampunk romance/adventure story, born out of roleplay letters with a friend. The noble-born Lady Clara Huxley, trapped in a miserable marriage, longs to escape through travel. Through her various voyages on the airship Aurora with her loyal crew, new worlds are opened up to her in more ways than one. However, some things still anchor her to her tragic past.Clara confides in an American acquaintance through a series of letters, detailing both her global travels, and her life’s journey.

  • Other Original Works

A range of miscellaneous poetry, one-off stories and other works are also available for your reading pleasure.

Thank you all for stopping by! Have an amazing day!

My stories

The Huxley Letters: Part 11 - A Man of Honour

A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. As the truth about Clara and Kit's relationship is revealed, Montague demands that honour be satisfied. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)

The Huxley Letters: Part 10 - Travellers from a Distant Land

A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. The Muurbloems are shown around Huxley Hall, before Dawsbury Manor receives an unexpected visitor of its own. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)

The Huxley Letters: Part 9 - And Fit Us for Heaven

A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. The New Year has brought many changes for Clara, with the Yuletide season containing both joy and tragedy. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)

The Huxley Letters: Part 8 - A Blessed Bride, A Waltzing Wife

A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. After a rather eventful engagement celebration, Montague marries Fiona, and the Levick family grows in more ways than one. As Clara waltzes at the reception, she finds herself whirling between desire and commitment. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)

The Huxley Letters: Part 7 - Not So Grim Up North

A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. Clara has her first real taste of working-class life, and tests her new autopilot device - with unexpected results. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)

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