Writers Abroad Magazine Issue 2 March 2015 | Page 37

WRITERS ABROAD MAGAZINE The Loss by Marit Meredith Holidaying in a small Welsh seaside village in the early 60s, a brother and sister enjoy exploring, until the last day of the holiday, when six-year- old Daniel disappears without a trace. It seems only Jennie, his five-year-old sister, knows what happened, but her memories are suppressed for decades — until, as a grandmother, a small pencil box triggers memories. But is what Jennie thinks she remembers what actually happened? Leaving her brother behind, when the tide was coming in, could only mean one thing... and all that was left, was one small red sandal... Buy Your Copy Here Love is all you need — Anthology Alyson Hilbourne was the winner of the 2014 Sophie King short story competition. Her story appears in this anthology along with the other winners. Enjoy these 10 great stories with heart — the winning tales of love from The Sophie King Prize 2014, chosen by bestselling author Sophie King. "I picked those that surprised me and also left a lovely warm feeling. A bit like a love affair, really …" Sophie King Meet 10 women, from different places, backgrounds and times, and each with a different experience of men and romance. Their stories in turn hold the promise of romance, reflect on finding love, or show the lengths we'll go to for the special person in our lives. An anthology of stories which are funny, thought-provoking, and thrilling, with characters you'll empathise with as they discover that ... Love is All You Need. Stories by Alyson Hilbourne, Yvonne Eve Walus, Johanna Grassick, Pauline Watson, Melanie Whipman, Linda Triegel, Laurel Osterkamp, Helen Yendall, Mary Lally, Sherri Turner. Buy Your Copy Here Alyson Hilbourne also has a story available to download from Alfie Dog Fiction 37 | M a r c h 2 0 1 5