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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…
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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…
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The Best Comedy Writing
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…
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Short Story: Last Day
So here it is: the first short story for my website. Last Day is a flash fiction piece (fiction of less than 1000 words), so should only take up a few minutes of…
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Six Novels To Enjoy During Lockdown
I am writing the first post for my website in rather strange circumstances. As the UK comes to the end of its first week of lockdown due to the spread of the Coronovirus,…
