Over the years I’ve written many pieces of flash fiction and longer short stories, and have been privileged to win several awards. I wrote a post once about writing short stories and how it’s good for novel authors to do so, and I hold to that to this day. My stories have also featured in various anthologies, including this gem inspired by hit songs of the 1980s: Sweet Dreams are Made of This.
It was only natural that I put some of my stories into collections, and here they are.
Who can believe in witches? and other stories
Award-winning tales bound by their roots in history – from the Forest & beyond
A collection of historical short stories and flash fiction written over the past few years. The title story (Who can believe in witches in the year of our Lord 1906, to give it its full title) was one of six shortlisted for the prestigious Dorothy Dunnet Award hosted by the Historical Writers Association, and was published in their anthology for 2023.
The past comes knocking with accusations of witchcraft. A child miner learns there is value even in cruel, skin-shredding work. A young girl tumbles into a storm from a sinking ship, while hundreds drown in an historic flood.
And more tales, most of them award winners, all inspired by historical events.
‘The imagery will last in the reader’s mind long after the last page is read. I am an enthusiast of short stories and continually feel fulfilled in my quest to find good ones when I read this author.’
‘A collection of 12 short stories that delight and enchant.’
Find Who can believe in witches? here. Also available locally from the Dean Heritage Centre in Soudley and Taurus Crafts in Lydney.
Dragon Gift: Ten short stories
‘Ten pots of gold’ Goodreads review
‘Cheryl Burman makes her mark with stories that touch on the whimsical and haunting, the heart warming and gut-wrenching.’ Goodreads review
‘Sit back and relax and let her do what she does best – tell you a story – in this case 10. Consider yourself thoroughly spoilt.’ Amazon review
A slim collection of stories with fairytale, myth or fairytale-like themes of varying length and gravity.
Available on Amazon.