Transit, J.D. Smith’s debut fiction collection, ranges from Central Mexico to the Asian side of Istanbul, with stops in Houston, Chicago and Washington, DC. Working in flash fiction, the traditional short story and a series of linked stories, Smith takes on race, ethnic identity, class and disability, along with the power dynamics of how they play out in everyday life. He also skewers the pretensions of those who think they are—somehow—above the fray. Heartbreak leads to a drunken foray into … [Read more...] about Transit by J.D. Smith
Rich Man, Poor Man by Jonathan Symcox @JonSymcox
Head doorman Bill Conrad is losing control of his nightclub – and his life – as a football hooligan firm seeks to impose a protection racket. Promising international footballer Angelo Thompson stands accused of a city centre assault, but claims he is a scapegoat as the real villains run free. Meanwhile, his barrister Anthony Steele harbours a dark secret that could ruin everything. Rich Man, Poor Man delves into the prejudices of Britain’s deep-rooted class system as the worlds of … [Read more...] about Rich Man, Poor Man by Jonathan Symcox @JonSymcox
