Short Story Collections
Stories to read in your coffee break, on the train, in the bath, or on the beach.
Ten short stories illustrating the
pleasures and pitfalls of growing
men from beans. How do you get
rid of a bean man when he's
outlived his usefulness? Why do
Emily's men seem to have an
aversion to mushrooms? How
does 'Spider' know so much about
the moon? What's so special
about Las Vegas? Find out in
'Grow Your Own Man', a humorous
look at the pros and cons of
having green fingers.
A collection of short stories
loosely linked by the theme of
love. Stories of meetings and
partings. Stories of hope and
loss. Romance, danger, desire
and wishful thinking. A little
humour, a dash of pathos and
a whole lot of love.
The collected stories from the
Vertigo Research Labs. How
can stairs stop working, when
up becomes down? Can
something be bigger on the
inside than it is on the
outside? Jepherson Thomas,
janitor at the Vertigo labs,
tells all in eleven humorous
stories from the world's most
unlikely research
establishment.
A woman dreams of chameleons
every night; a man in an orange
jumpsuit finds himself marooned
on a featureless plain; the first
confirmed message from an
extra terrestrial source; a cube
with a mind of it's own and a
bored space explorer all feature
in this collection of eleven sci fi
short stories in the old style. No
magic, no wizards, no warlocks,
no werewolves and not a
vampire in sight.
Ten tales in each
volume from the
Poachers Inn Quiz
Team, ‘The Women
Furies’.
Four men talking
rubbish, drinking beer
and squabbling with
the Poachers Inn
Darts Team.
The Holey Oak had stood
for hundreds of years until it
was brought down in a
storm. The rotten stain in its
trunk had an uncanny
resemblance to Jesus,
which Davey, who
considered himself an
‘entreprenoor’ (his spelling),
saw as yet another
money making
opportunity.
Two volumes of
humorous short stories
about an irascible old man
simply trying to get by.
Review of Davey and the Holey Oak by Elizabeth Rowan Keith at Smashwords Mar 2 2022
I am always thrilled to find a new release by Barnaby Wilde. His gift of storytelling through wit and wisdom should
appeal to any thoughtful reader. His characters are believable and entertain with snappy dialog and quirky action.
Settings are vivid and full of fun. Often I can picture myself among it all. As an American who has never visited the
United Kingdom I must admit to having never been to a pub, do not know what kind of pie might be there, and have
never held a pint. But I can imagine it all with the help of Barnaby Wilde.
Review of The Women Furies by Suzy Stewart Dubot at Smashwords Dec 24 2020
A long-time fan of Barnaby Wilde, I am never disappointed with his stories or his quirky poems. This collection of
stories is delightful and gave me an enjoyable escape from confinement. I can also recommend his story 'Out of
Time.'
Review of Love by JoniH2503 at Smashwords Mar 3 2019
An enjoyable volume of heart warming stories, many with an unexpected twist to finish. These are a perfect length for
reading on a bus or train commute or at a lunch or coffee break.Recommended!
Review of Love by h5bea at Smashwords Mar 8 2019
A surprising selection of "love stories", really illustrating "Aspects of love " in very varied and often surprising tales.
Each one "stand alone" a most soothing, comforting way to end my day. Loved it!
Review of Vertigo by Tracey Howard at Smashwords Jan 3 2015
A unique collection of short stories based around one central character who tells his tales with gentle humor and
good natured acceptance of the truly unusual place he works in. (not to mention the not-so-subtle lessons in
science!) I whole-heartedly recommend this read for anyone who enjoys a little fantasy with their physics and a good
chuckle with their coffee read!
Review of Grow Your Own Man by Krystal and David at Smashwords Mar 21 2020
The perfect coronavirus antidote! ‘Grow your own man’ is a quirky yet strangely poignant look at the benefits and
pitfalls of trying to ‘grow’ the perfect partner. Broken down into convenient bite-size chapters, the book tells the story
of Emily and the amusing events that occur after she replies to a classified ad to ‘grow your own man’. I won’t give
any spoilers, but suffice to say that Emily learns a great deal about herself, horticulture, and the outcomes of replying
to ‘too good to be true’ advertisements. The book is a lovely twist on the Shirley Valentine quest for the ideal soul-
mate that we all experience at some point in our lives. Readers will connect with the book not only on a humorous
level, but in the way it raises questions about whether it is better to try to mould our partner into the person we think
we want, or rely on chance to connect us with that unique, special one. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and
will be returning for more of Barnaby Wilde’s witty and thought-provoking stories.
Barnaby Wilde (author)
