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2023 Omega Sci-Fi New Suns Award - Honourable Mention
My short climate fiction story 'Paint by Numbers' was awarded an Honourable Mention by the Omega Sci-Fi panel.
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The Light and the Shade
A refugee girl from Somalia finds acceptance and bravery in her classroom teacher's very special assignment. This short story for children has riddles to solve and a heartwarming message about things that look a little bit different.
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STOP PRESS!
The Light and the Shade by Neille Williams has been awarded second prize in this international competition, promoting justice and equality through the arts.
2ND PLACE - 2021 International Human Rights Art Festival Literary Competition - short story
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Ruff and Tumble
A young girl receives a wonderful gift from her older brother - and this gift will give her the courage to ride her bike again after a terrible accident. This short story for children has riddles to solve, a message of girl power - and one wonderful dog named Ruff!
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In Search of Treasure
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A Mashed Potato Murder
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Dinner for Three
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North-bound
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Friday Night Book Club
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Detective Kidd and the Case of the Watercolour Artist
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