Meet the Author: Shashi Kadapa

Meet Tall Tales & Short Stories Volume One Author: Shashi Kadapa

What is your inspiration for ‘The Alcoholic Holy Bull’? The story is inspired by the ‘Holy Bulls’ or Goolis that are dedicated to the local deities in India. Bull is the companion of God Shiva and his power is embodied in the strong animal that is fearless and independent. Just like politicians, Goolis are omnivorous, … Read more ›

Meet the Author: Jay Adair

Meet Tall Tales & Short Stories Volume One Author: Jay Adair

What was the inspiration for your piece ‘Protect Us from Evil’?  A group of people in a small town become suspicious of a mysterious newcomer and decide to take action. This story came together quite quickly. I had been reading a lot about the Donnelly family massacre, a true story of a family that was … Read more ›

Meet the Author: Charlotte O’Farrell

Meet Tall Tales & Short Stories Volume One Author: Charlotte O'Farrell

Please write about the inspiration for your piece, “Lakeside Summers”. We all remember those forbidden places from our childhood: places we were told we weren’t supposed to go. With ‘Lakeside Summers’, I tried to tap into that feeling of venturing somewhere dangerous. If you’re constantly told not to go somewhere, that’s just going to make … Read more ›

Meet the Author: GB Burgess

Meet Tall Tales & Short Stories Volume One Author: GB Burgess

What was the inspiration for ‘Black Christmas’? I’m a sucker for anything cute-scary. Fairies that suck blood, serial killers who fall in love, adorable monsters under the bed. “Black Christmas” was going to be a “nice” tale, but I just couldn’t keep the darkness out. I blame the black cat that sat, staring at me … Read more ›

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