Echoes; An anthology

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I wrote these short stories because Neil Gaiman gave a lecture to a crowd of graduating students telling them how he learned to write. Incrementally, by trial and error, and by putting himself out there even if things weren’t perfect. And since he’s a pretty good writer, I thought I’d try doing that.

I used to read a lot of books and write a lot of stories as a kid, with this anthology I thought I would do a tribute to some of my favourite writers and influences in fiction. Each story in Echoes is inspired by a personal experience, filtered through the lens of fiction so I can share it safely and creatively.

I hope you enjoy this collection, it is truly a work from the heart.

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Chapter 1

Fantasy/Science Fiction

Inspired by Phillip K Dick

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Chapter 2

Thriller/Science Fiction

Inspired by Dan Brown

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Chapter 3

Crime/Thriller/Horror

Inspired by Bram Stoker

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Chapter 4

Fantasy/Surreal

Inspired by Neil Gaiman

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Chapter 5

Science Fiction/Dystopia

Inspired by Aldous Huxley

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Chapter 6

Science Fiction/Thriller

Inspired by Michael Crichton

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Chapter 7

Science Fiction/Horror

Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft

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Chapter 8

Science Fiction/Fantasy

Inspired by Shakespeare