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The Best Historical Fiction
With Remembrance Day just around the corner, David Christopher Johnston recommends three great historical fiction novels for readers to enjoy during the long winter nights...
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The Best Horror Fiction
David Christopher Johnston recommends three of the best horror fiction novels for readers who love a scare. So grab one of these books, turn out the lights and read by torchlight if you dare...
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The Best Dystopian Fiction
Fiction author David Christopher Johnston recommends four of the best dystopian fiction novels for fans of this increasingly popular genre.
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Published: The Infinite Woes of Being A Hero
The Infinite Woes of Being A Hero is the new story by David Christopher Johnston, published by Bandit Fiction. It is a comedy story with a fantasy twist, telling the tale of a knight in shining armour who hates his job and longs to quit. Stallions, princesses and handsome knights mix with social media, networking dinners and HR to poke fun at the modern workplace, class prejudice and fairy tales...
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Books About Racism
The killing of George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests have highlighted once again the destructive role that endemic racism and hate plays in our society. In this article, David Christopher Johnston recommends three books about racism and intolerance in British modern society which provide insight into the roots and causes of racism...
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Short Story: Ward 31
Ward 31 is a short story by David Christopher Johnston. It is a tale of insomnia, boredom, pain and friendship beneath the watchful eye of a ticking God.
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The Portrayal of Mental Health in Fiction
David Christopher Johnston looks at the portrayal of mental health in fiction and recommends three novels that get it right...
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Poem: Eighty-Four
A poem by David Christopher Johnston which considers the role of masculinity and the Western societal depiction of "manliness" as a key contributing factor in male suicide...
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Short Story: The Man in the Rain
Here is my new short story for your enjoyment: The Man in the Rain. As Nathan and Cassie wait for a bus during a storm, they notice a strange man lurking in the shadows across the road. Who is the mysterious man? What is he doing? And why is he standing in the rain?
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The Best Comedy Fiction
Looking out of my window at the clear blue sky, everything feels different. With no planes in the air or vehicles driving by, the sound of birds in the trees and bees buzzing around the flowers take centre stage...
